Vintage Mogul Ruby Pearl Long Dangle Earrings Estate

Estate Jewelry: Ethnic: Far Eastern Pre 1980: item #757418
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An amazing pair of genuine Ruby encrusted Mogul style long dangle drop earrings with genuine Pearl and Seed Pearl drops. These long dangle earrings measure an impressive approximate 2 1/4 inches long and have a dual hinge construction plus the dangle drop pearls for added movement while on the ear. The earrings are encrusted with an array of genuine Ruby gemstones, faceted to catch the light. The bottoms hold genuine pearl drops with tiny genuine seed pearls in a tassel-like design. The set... Click for details

Zuni Ring Sacred Corn Turquoise and Multi-Gem Inlay

Estate Jewelry: Ethnic: Native American Pre 1960: item #757356

Fine old Zuni ring is inlaid with multi-colored gems and takes the form of corn, a cornerstone of Native American culture. Turquoise, coral, onyx and shells are used within a tall bezel setting. Its a big ring but a small size! Measures nearly 1 7/8" long and its currently a size 3.5 to 4. Exceptionally well made and yet unsigned as with most early pieces, it is tested sterling silver.

Navajo Handstamped Cuff Bracelet Arrow Logs Sunrise

Estate Jewelry: Ethnic: Native American Pre 1950: item #757351

Wide Navajo bracelet from the exhuberant Fred Harvey era of Route 66 tourism jewelry made by Navajo smiths. This Trading Post bracelet has clean hand stamping of arrows, rolling logs, sunrises and rug designs. Unsigned, its sterling silver. Measures a full 1" wide and 6" end to end plus a 1" gap and its flexible so can be carefully adjusted.

Early Vintage Peruvian Sterling Silver Figural Pin

Estate Jewelry: Ethnic Pre 1950: item #757025
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Old Andean folk art beautifully rendered in 925 silver … Diminutive in size but not in technique, this excpetional pin probably dates back to the 1940’s. It depicts the full figure of a Peruvian woman in profile, dressed in traditional period costume. Executed in splendid répoussage, and boasting remarkable hand tooling, the detail here is extraordinary—from the figure’s intricately braided hair, to the five distinct fingers on her hand, to the delicate floral pattern on her pleated skirt. Hallm... Click for details

Frank Patania Sr Pendant /Pin & Earrings Turquoise Set

Estate Jewelry: Ethnic: Native American Pre 1940: item #756496

Frank Patania Sr. (1899-1964) Rare offering of a Teardrop design Pendant or Pin bearing his early hallmark with oval recess. The shadowbox completely handcrafted in the Hopi style with oxidized backplate; fancy Burnham gem turquoise are interspersed with silver raindrops. Matching earrings also bear Patania Sr. Hallmarks and Thunderbird shop hallmark. Pendant measures about 1/7/8" long and earrings are clipbacks measuring 1 1/8" long. An exceptional set of investment quality and condition. Pleas... Click for details

Navajo Bracelet Colorful Multi-stone Inlay Cuff

Estate Jewelry: Ethnic: Native American Pre 1980: item #756481

You'll love the play of colors in this expertly crafted cuff by accomplished silversmith Priscilla Spencer. Sky blue turquoise, coral, gold lipped oyster, mother of pearl and black onyx are among the gems and shells used to execute this labor intensive work of art. 108 gr. Measures around the OUTSIDE end to end 6 1/2", on the inside measures just over 5 1/4" plus an additional 1"+ gap. Not adjustable due to nature of inlay. This is 1 1/2" wide at best tapering slightly at the terminals. Artist s... Click for details

Navajo Cuff Bracelet Very Heavy Gauge Inside Stamped

Estate Jewelry: Ethnic: Native American Pre 1980: item #756456

Bruce Morgan, contemporary Navajo artist works in thicker gauge silver than most and tends toward clean designs that wear well most any day of the week. Unique interior hand stamping lends an air of whimsey. Weighs a generous 107gr (nearly 4oz). Measures 5/8" wide. Exterior measures 6 5/6" (inside measures 5 5/8") there is an additional 1 1/8" gap. This thickness is quite rigid so don't plan on adjusting.

Navajo overlay silver belt buckle Willie Yazzie Sr. old

Estate Jewelry: Ethnic: Native American Pre 1980: item #756180

This beautiful belt buckle is done in the overlay technique, most often used by the Hopi and invented by them, here used by a famous Navajo smith Willie Yazzie Sr. and marked with a shaman dipper, his hallmark. He is listed in Barton Wright's book and Schaff's book. About 3 inches long large, excellent used condition. From the 1960's or 1970's.

Zuni Indian Kachina Head Jewelry Brooch

Estate Jewelry: Ethnic: Native American Pre 1970: item #754804

The Antelope Kachina from the Zuni Indians of New Mexico, is three dimensional picture inlay done in the old style like that of Leo Poblano and others.

Sterling silver is set with turquoise, coral, jet, mother of pearl, abalone and serpentine. 2" tall by 1 3/4" wide, the pin back is 1 1/8".

Unsigned, made in the 1950 to 1970 era.... Click for details

Large Vintage Peruvian Silver Inti Sun God Brooch

Estate Jewelry: Ethnic Pre 1960: item #754520
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Mighty Inca god of the sun and son of supreme diety Viracocha … Believed to be the ancestor of the Incas, Inti was at the head of the state cult and his worship was imposed throughout the empire. In fact, his name was considered so sacred that even those few permitted to utter it did so soundlessly! As can be seen in this fabulous Welsch brooch, the god was represented as a disk with a human face, from which rays and flames extended. But here, the face—which has been applied to the center of the... Click for details