A very charming, small collection of two pair of earrings and a belt buckle by Navajo Kenneth Begay created when he was working at the White Hogan Shop in Scottsdale, Arizona. The pieces came with the original tag from the White Hogan Shop and has a script inscription added on from the owner passing on the pieces to a loved one. The sterling and ironwood belt buckle measures 1 3/4" by 1 1/8" and weighs 25 grams...
A vintage pair of mid century modernist clip earrings in sterling silver and ironwood by the noted Navajo silversmith, Kenneth Begay who was part of the White Hogan. Four sided with curved edges and ironwood inlay.
They each measure 1 3/8" long and 1" at the widest.
Marked with the impressed KB, White Hogan and Sterling on the back of each earring. Also marked Sterling on the clips.
They are in fine condition with some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish...
This Navajo squash blossom is made of heavy sterling and with expert craftsmanship. It is signed as shown by YH. The long bead is 1.5in. long and the disk beads are 5/8th of an inch tall. I purchased this in the 70's and it has been in my collection ever since and hardly worn. The beads are silky smooth sterling and weighs 172.5 grams. The length is a luxurious 30in. long. Strung on strong chain and in perfect condition, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
A vintage sterling silver brooch by modernist studio jeweler Ted Lowy, (1919-2013) depicting a stylized man with a top hat, cane and bowtie.
Measures about 1 3/8" high and 1" across. Signed Ted Lowy and Sterling. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Has a lightly textured finish. In fine condition.
Fun design.
A textured folded link sterling silver charm bracelet with 17 charms from the 1970s. This 7" long and 3/16" wide bracelet has textured folded links and it has a box clasp with a safety loop...
This watch is great. It is flanked with 2 decorative, sterling silver, applied Kokopelli characters on a textured background. The diameter of the face is 1 1/8". The watch tips measure 1 1/4" x 1 1/8" (at widest) and taper down to 7/8". Each tip is marked Sterling and has a maker's mark VVVV with under it VV. The watch has a decorative, stainless steel expansion band, as well as a stainless steel back. It has a hand-winding, mechanical watch movement.
These earrings feature simple, classic geometrical designs enhanced with oxidation that is reminiscent of Southwest design. The earrings are not marked, but test for sterling silver; the screw backs are marked sterling. The surface exhibits a warm, aged patina. Each earring drops about 2 inches and each hoop measures 1 3/8 inches in diameter. Weight: 10.5 grams total
An amazing modernist sterling silver ring with an abstract figural design signed with what looks like JPC, Iceland and 925S. Measures about a size 7- 7.5. The top sits 1/2" high and measures about 7/8" across and 1 3/8" long. Has an interesting hammered texture. Really stands out! Great example of Scandinavian modernist design.
A vintage modernist sterling silver ring from Finland by Pekka Piekainen for Auran Kultaseppa Oy. Wave design. Thick, solid silver. Measures almost 1 1/4" across the top.
Marked for Auran Kultaseppa Oy, Finland silver standard, 925, Town mark for Turku, and U7 for 1973 on the bottom of one edge. Also marked with the maker's mark and Finland on the opposite side. About a size 6.5.
In very nice condition with minor surface scratches and some tiny nicks along the edges...
A striking 9 strand sterling bracelet with chiseled design terminals by Navajo silversmith Johnny Mike Begay who worked at the White Hogan Shop in Scottsdale, AZ. and also worked on his own. It measures 5 1/4" around in the inside with an additional 1 1/4" opening and is 2 3/4" wide. Weighing 59 grams, it is in fine original condition and signed JMB as shown. A very bold statement on the wrist.
Quite impressive in size and richly decorated with stampwork this vintage sterling silver and turquoise brooch is signed by Navajo silversmith Willie Shaw. I was always attracted to the magical blues and greens of turquoise and I find the so-called "spiderweb" stones irresistible. This particular one, with its big area of all-black, makes the juxtaposition of the two colors even more dramatic. The brooch measures 3 1/2" long and its width varies between 1 1/4" and 5/8"...
Offered here as a pair, these beautiful vintage heishi necklaces are made up of slender shell disks, turquoise, silver and glass beads and what I think are most probably shark teeth. They have been with me for a long, long time and I always thought I would combine them into one longer piece yet never gotten around to it. So it's time for them to go to a new, loving home where they will be worn and enjoyed once again...
This delicate pin has a branch-like design formed by lost-wax casting, with a textured surface and applied beads. The oxidized and textured surface has a Brutalist feel. It is marked sterling, with what appears to be a maker’s mark of AR in an oval reserve. The pin has a secure rollover clasp, and measures 2 ¼ inches long by 1 ¼ inches wide. Weight: 8.2 grams
Modernist sterling silver ring
Finland
1970
This dynamic modernist ring is a size 5 - 5 1/2
Weight - 12+ grams
Marked on the inside of the band with the Finnish crown and three other illegible marks obscured from years of wear
Excellent vintage condition
Navajo silversmith Kenneth Begay (1913-1977) was an early innovator and leader in Navajo modern jewelry design. He is known for his clean, bold, modern designs while still influenced by his traditional background. This pair of sterling cuff bracelets are a perfect example. One of the bracelets measures 5 1/8" around in the inside with a 1 1/2" opening and the other measures 5" around in the inside with a 1 1/2" opening. They are both 1/4" wide and weigh 78 grams total...
This sterling baby cup charm is 3/8" tall and 7/16" wide. It is hallmarked sterling.
15" long turquoise nugget and silver bead necklace......$9 for insured US shipping.
A vintage modernist heavy ring, #163 designed by Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen. Marked on the back Georg Jensen in a dotted oval, 925S, Denmark, and style number 163.
Measures about a size 7. Could probably be adjusted slightly due to the open nature of the design. Curls around the finger and slightly flares out. Can be worn with the larger end facing up or down. Weighs 23 gr.
Thick sterling, substantial feel...