Navajo Artisan Silver + Turquoise Cross Brooch Pendant

Artisan and Design: Jewelry: Pendants Contemporary: item #680424
TR149

Old-style design and craftsmanship in contemporary Native American wearable art … An amazing display of sandcast silver and stonework, this majestic cross brooch pendant is a superb example of Navajo Indian jewelry. The body of the cross is crafted in sterling silver and the end of each crosspiece is executed in a striking, flared fleur-de-lis design. The front of the cross is embellished with five, round turquoise cabochons and four slightly smaller, round turquoise cabs—each set in a sawtooth ... Click for details

2-Tone 18K. Gold ring with Emerald & Diamonds

Artisan and Design: Jewelry Contemporary: item #675233
MM-1483

Elegant 2-Tone 18K. Gold Ring with Emerald @ 0.63ct. and 52 brilliants @ 0.54ct. UNIQUE! Additional Photograph: please see our item # 570590 in this catalog.

Topazio Sterling Filigree Enamel Peacock Pin Brooch

Artisan and Design: Jewelry: Pins Pre 1960: item #674827
50

A fine small vintage Brooch made by Topazio Portugal in the form of a Peacock in strutting attitude, Sterling Silver Filigree body decorated with colored enamels and fastened with a safety closure. This Brooch is pre 1950, exact date of manufacture is unknown. MARKS: an attatched disc on the back TOPAZIO..0925..PORTUGAL. SIZE: 1-1/4" diameter. CONDITION: the pin is in excellent condition save for a tiny enamel chip on the top of the left side Wing. Very hard to see and would not effect display o... Click for details

Vintage Southwestern Silver Feather for Cowboy Hat

Artisan and Design: Jewelry: Pins Pre 1960: item #674810
46

An outstanding life sized Feather in Sterling Silver (tested as such and guaranteed, unmarked) decorated with a single Concho with Blue Stone center and hand stamped symbols, fastened with a clutch back pin. The work appears to be Native American but unmarked, it is definitely Artesian handmade work. The age is likely 1960-70. SIZE: 8" x 1". Concho is oval and 1-1/4" wide, the stone is unidentified. This would be a fabulous dress accessory for your favorite Cowboy Hat. From a San Antonio Estate.... Click for details

Handmade Arts and Crafts Silver, Ivory and Stone pin

Artisan and Design: Jewelry Pre 1930: item #674568

This fine German handmade pin is marked handerbeit 800. I believe it to be Arts and Crafts period, pre 1920. Concentric circles and squares of silver and ivory in a layered technique are topped with a Bezel set semi precious adventurine green cabochon. 1.5" squared. excellent condition

Martha Vargas NECKLACE AND EARRINGS SET. Outstanding

Artisan and Design: Jewelry: Necklaces Contemporary: item #673978
NQ-1987

Extraordinary set from Martha Vargas of Michoacan. Mrs. Vargas is one of the most outstanding contemporary jewelry designers in Mexico. Her designs are linked to the earth and the waters of the lakes in her native Michoacan. The State of Michoacan is one of the richest in tradition and culture in Mexico. This necklace is inspired in the old PATZCUARO fish jewelry. Each piece is hand-wrought in sterling. The beads are Bamboo fragments colored in red to substitute the old coral beads no long... Click for details

Silver Canteen by Navajo Suzie James, ca. 1970s

Artisan and Design: Jewelry Pre 1980: item #673676
120

Suzie James made a name for herself with her precise stamp work and lovely attention to detail, which is certainly seen here in this lovely canteen reminiscent of canteens made a century ago. I particularly favor the rosette treatment on the top of the lid -- it's a nice touch, perfect for the small space. I've sold a number of her pieces over the years and customers always respond favorably to her work, asking when I will get more of her items. I have to tell them that in my business, I jus... Click for details

Navajo Ray Adakai Bracelet, inspired by Loloma

Artisan and Design: Jewelry: Bracelets Contemporary: item #673591
118

The extraordinary colors and interior stamp work -- a trend in bracelets favored by several notable new artists working today -- make this bracelet particularly stunning. Done in the raised stone style first made famous by Charles Loloma, Ray filled this eye-catching piece with every color of the rainbow, Purple (sugilite); stark black (jet); white (mother of pearl); green (high grade turquoise) and spiny oyster shell, including yellow, orange and purple, are packed tightly together for pleasing... Click for details

Squares of color

Artisan and Design: Jewelry: Bracelets Contemporary: item #672590
30-SG138

Squares of color is a wonderful bracelet. Contemporary and interesting. The colors are bold and the setting is unique.

Flowers in Twisted Sterling

Artisan and Design: Jewelry: Bracelets Contemporary: item #672589
30-SG137

Three flowers in twisted sterling silver. Each part of this gorgeous bracelet moves and looks elegant. The wonderful colors are enhanced by the beautiful silver setting.