Here is a beautifully made ring with a green turquoise stone with brown matrix, set in a plain bezel and bordered with finely twisted wire. The ring also includes stamped side pieces and deep stamping all the way around. It has the classic look of vintage pieces but is new and unworn. Marked “sterling” and “LM.” This is a size 10-1/2 and makes a substantial statement.
Measuring 7-3/4” long and about ¾” wide, this lightweight stamped bracelet offers traditional Navajo stampwork in a 7-panel link style. Hook-style closure, unmarked.
Drama from the 1960s or earlier, this ring features a comfortable wide band with a raised border, supporting wire borders, leaves, and a floral motif. A natural piece of branch coral and teardrop-shaped green turquoise add unique color. The face of the ring is 2-1/2 inches by ¾ inches, and it is about a size 6-1/2.
This fine old pin is 3-5/8” wide, set with beautiful hand-shaped natural stones and hand-cut bezels, with silver drops, on a silver base. This was someone’s “favorite” as you can see in the patina of the silver and the greening of the stones. The pin has been replaced with a hand-made and functional wire. The back is inscribed with the initials “BLJ” but we are not sure if this is the maker or the owner’s mark.
Measuring 1 inch across the front and tapering to 3/8-inch terminals, this lightweight bracelet has plenty of vintage charm. The stone is ¾-inch high by 7/8-inch wide, with a desirable “landscape” in grey, red, and black. The stone is bordered by a plain bezel, twisted wire, and scalloped flat wire decoration. Two repousse silver lozenges are on each side, all mounted on three beveled silver bands. The bracelet has an internal measurement of 5-3/8 inches, with a 1-3/8-inch gap. Unmarked.
Hand-wrought silver wire with a graceful twist at one end and a curling loop at the top, highlighted by a bright blue turquoise stone with pale matrix. This very old pin would have been used to secure a manta, or old-style dress, at the shoulder. Measures about 6-1/4 inch long, and is in perfect condition with a beautiful patina.
From the 1970s when collars and cuffs were large--these cufflinks certainly make a statement. Each is 1-3/4" wide and 1-1/4" high, and each is signed "R. A. Wallace" in script on the back. Sterling silver with multi-stone inlay. This design also appears on squash-blossom style necklaces, as single pendants, and as earrings. In excellent condition; please see all photos.
Beautiful bench-made silver beads with deep stamping and great patina in this vintage necklace set. Restrung on modern foxtail chain with new hooks and closures, we believe the earrings were originally part of the necklace. As is, the necklace is slightly over 18" in total length, and each earring about 1 inch.
A modern necklace with a lot of personality--this six-strand piece has a good weight and hangs a full 13-1/2 inches when worn. Beads may be coral but are more likely glass; nonetheless the contrast with the turquoise nuggets is lovely. Includes a section wrapped in white cotton string with a single nugget--a nice detail. From a pawn collection, maker unknown.
This is not your usual squash blossom necklace! A beautifully proportioned smaller form, featuring 18 stamped box-bows, each set with a bright blue turquoise stone and ending with a four-petal squash blossom. The naja is hammered silver with applied raindrops at the terminals and a rectangular turquoise stone. This piece dates at least to the 1950s and possibly earlier.
