Dating into the latter part of the mid-20th century, this 5 1/8” tall silver kachina bola slide (BB199) is from the estate of the late Billy Branch of Denver. Unstamped, but nicely detailed and inset with deep sky-blue turquoise cabs, the slide is in excellent condition and was noted by Branch to be ‘dead pawn’...
Long popular in Denver for its unique styling and craftsmanship, Syman-stamped jewelry is now eagerly sought also by many collectors throughout the country. This 14K yellow gold custom ring (MAJP2), with Syman stamp, features a mysterious, 14mm tall, Asian-like seated image bounded on three sides by dark blue sapphires (note that they show much brighter and translucent in the photo due to back lighting)...
Dating into the 1960s, this sweet cultured pearl and diamond evening ring (MAJP4) measures 7 ½ on a jeweler’s ring mandrel, and justifiably whispers to be worn. The eight well matched, 2.5mm pearls, with nacre intact, are set in the open loops of two intertwined ropes of gold. A pair of 2.5-point single cut diamonds set slightly apart is centered at top of the ring. This very attractive pre-owned ring is in excellent condition and ready to wear...
True to the tradition of the peacock, this wonderful 18K yellow gold ring (MAJP7) glistens with color. Set with one natural sapphire pear (@ .20ct), four natural rubies with one acting as the bird’s eye (one pear and three rounds weighing @ .30ctw), three natural emeralds (one pear and two rounds weighing @ .20ctw), and 20 full cut brilliant diamonds (@ .30ctw), the ring is touch-marked with two elongated diamonds touching tip to tip, above which appears a small dot or circle...
The West African gold beads and pendants in this group of 12 (100.78JHD, 100.78THD, 100.78AKHD, 100.78BGHD, 100.78BHHD, 100.78BOHD, 100.78CMHD, 101.1AHD, 101.1BHD, 101.1HHD, 102.43CHD and 102.43FHD) represent a mixture of Akan and Baule tribal styles dating from the 19th century into the 20th century. Among the various types are tube, disk, and rectangular, all very wearable and can be used either individually or as spacers in complex necklaces...
The African gold beads and pendants in this group of 12 (100.78CHD, 100.78FHD, 100.78PHD, 100.78AGHD, 100.78BFHD, 100.78BKHD, 100.78BRHD, 100.78CFHD, 100.78COHD, 101.1FHD, 101.1GHD and 102.44CHD) represent a mixture of Akan and Baule tribal styles dating from the 19th century into the 20th century. Among the various types are tube, disk, and rectangular, all very wearable and can be used either individually or as spacers in complex necklaces...
This beautiful set of native-made, high karat gold earrings (94.92HD) is from Afghanistan. Noted as heirloom jewelry items, they date from the 19th to early 20th century. The drop, not counting the ear loops, is about 1 7/8” long. The blue ‘gem’ is glass. The gold measures above 14K using a standard jeweler’s acid kit. In excellent and wearable condition, the set, a great example of Near Eastern ethnic jewelry, comes with a small display card.
Ask a goldsmith today to duplicate this matched set of pear-shaped gold earrings (WJF393), and he’d probably throw you out of his shop! Native made and from Afghanistan, this extraordinary example of Near Eastern gold work is dated c.17th-19th century (but could be significantly older). Measuring 2 ½” from top of loop to bottom of earring, they look like miniature pinecones. Well over 100 small gold cones project from the surface of each...
This impressive group illustrates individually photographed and priced Native American silver bracelets (BB77, 85, 96, 98, 99 and 108) from the southwest pueblo areas. From the estate of Billy Branch of Denver, there are several different bracelet styles containing a variety of materials. Each photograph is annotated with the following information. First, in brackets, is the unique inventory number of the illustrated item. Next is a brief description...
This assortment of heirloom jewelry (KEB 1-5,7,10-12, and 14-17) is from the old family collection of the well-known anthropologist Kendra Bowers, one of only a handful in the US who has been board-certified by the American Society of Appraisers for Personal Property/Native American Art. Kendra’s background as retailer, appraiser, broker, consultant, lecturer, tour director, and more, has been known to many throughout the region for decades...
This fun group of baubles, bangles, and beads (FP1187; J40 & 420; JI273, 293, 365, 521, & 524; MRWK64, 67 & 277; and PH1012) includes earrings, necklaces, and pins, some vintage earlier 20th century, some later 20th century, and some contemporary...
The 3 pieces in this ‘group of twelve’ are carvings and scrimshaw done by Eskimo artists (BB224, 226 and 228). From the estate of the late Billy Branch of Denver, each photo illustrates a different and independently priced piece. Included in the scrimshaw group are: a walrus buckle and a Captain Ahab plaque. In the carved group: a polar bear. Inexpensive pieces for the collector of Eskimo art, each photo is annotated with the following information...