Catalog: Estate Jewelry (154)

Mid-century silver and amethyst ring by Mexican Master silversmith Antonio Pineda. One of his very recognizable designs, perhaps you are fortunate and have the necklace, bracelet or earrings that match this ring. It is a size 5 1/2 - 6, weighs 11 grams, and is in fine original condition. There are no chips or cracks to the amethysts. There are inclusions under the surface of the stones as typical of amethyst. Signed as shown. Everything Antonio Pineda created is a masterpiece.

Alberto Contreras Sr. was trained by master silversmith Frank Patania Sr. in the late 1940's and employed at the Patania Thuderbird Shop in Santa Fe. Their work was heavily influenced by the Native American jewelers that worked with them. These beautiful clip back sterling and turquoise earrings feature a striking Modernist design with great stones. They measure 1"by1" and weigh 16 grams total. They are in fine original condition and signed as shown. Love the look !

Lovely sterling and coral clip back earrings by Frank Patania Sr. circa 1950. Unique kidney shape with each tiny coral individually saw tooth bezel set. The sterling has a slight gold wash. Measuring 1 1/4" by 3/4", they weigh 18 grams total and are in fine original condition. Signed as shown. Great looking in every way.

Vintage brown leather belt with sterling and coral belt buckle, and sterling end tip and keeper by Navajo Kee Joe Benally. Now deceased, he began working in the 50's and was employed by Woodard's Indian Shop in Gallup, NM for 15 years. The belt buckle measures 2 3/4" by 2 1/4". It has precise line chiseling as does the keeper and end tip. A vibrant bezel set red coral stone highlights the buckle. The leather belt is 45" end to end and is 1 1/4" wide...

A very striking pair of vintage sterling and aventurine handmade, one-of-a-kind earrings by Israeli Modernist designer Rachel Gera. Hanging 2 3/4" long and 1" wide, they have clip backs and weigh 29grams total. They are in fine original condition and signed as shown. Great green stones and a very fun design. Born in 1936, Rachel Gera passed away in February of this year. Her creations were all very unique.

A great collection of three vintage Navajo handmade round sterling boxes with elaborate stamping. All of the lids pull off. The box with the star top measures 2 1/4" diameter, 1 1/8" high and weighs 56 grams. The box with the turquoise stone is 2 1/4" diameter, 3/4" high and weighs 49 grams. The box with the round silver dome is 2 1/4" diameter, 1/2" high and weighs 45 grams. They are unsigned. All are in fine original condition and free of dents or dings...

These are a fabulous pair of vintage sterling handmade one of a kind earrings by Israeli Modernist designer Rachel Gera. Three dimensional with discs of both brushed and smooth silver, the effect is quite textural. Hanging 3" long and 1 1/2" wide, they have posts for pierced ears and weigh 29grams total. They are in fine original condition and signed as shown. You will definitely be noticed in these for all the right reasons. Born in 1936, Rachel Gera passed away in February of this year...

A rare, stunning vintage sterling necklace and earrings by Modernist Joachim S'Paliu of Cordorba, Spain. Born in 1944, he produced a significant line of jewelry during the 1960's and 70's. This big, bold, neck ring and attached pendant opens and closes with a tight hook clasp on one side of the neck ring. The neck ring measures 15" around total and the pendant measures 3 1/4" long including the bale. Total weigh of the necklace is 70 grams. The earrings are clip backs with posts for pierced ears...

Extraordinary huge vintage sterling and turquoise ring by Zuni Edith Tsatbetsaye who is most well known for her stunning petit point jewelry. There are 25 individually bezel set small, round turquoise stones of varying shades of turquoise from robins egg blue to deep green. The ring is a size 12 1/2 and I believe has been previously sized. It measures 7/8" long and 1 1/8" wide in the front. Weighing a solid 22 grams, it is in fine condition...

A magnificent hand crafted, precisely stamped and chiseled heavy gauge sterling bolo with a beautiful center turquoise by Navajo Thomas Curtis who created for over 50 years, passing away in 2013.He took inspiration from nature and traditional Navajo designs and added his own unique talent to produce remarkable pieces of beauty and balance. This bolo measures 3" long x 2 1/2" across. The hand stamped silver tips are 2 3/4" tall...

Beautiful, rare cuff with silver overlay and center deep red coral stone by Master Hopi Silversmith Victor Coochwytewa (1922- 2011) who began producing in the 40's and is best known for his traditional Hopi patterns. His career spanned over 50 years and he retired from jewelry making in 2006.This bracelet measures 5 1/4" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/4 opening. It is 1 1/4" wide in the front, tapers to 3/4" in the back and weighs 64 grams...

Magnificent handmade sterling cuff with precise fine line chiseling by Navajo Sam Roanhorse (1916-1988). He was the brother of Ambrose Roanhorse, who he studied with, and also worked for the White Hogan Shop from 1951-52. His work is rare to find and highly collectible. This cuff measures 5 1/2" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/4" opening. Weighing 89 grams, it is in fine original condition and signed as shown. An exquisite piece of exceptional quality and craftsmanship.

Expertly crafted vintage cast sterling cuff bracelet from the Navajo Arts and Crafts Guild which was formed in 1941 under the auspices of the U.S. Government’s Indian Arts and Crafts Board and the Navajo Tribal authority to help young Navajo silversmiths learn from the masters in order to preserve the quality of classic Navajo silver work. Measuring 5 1/2" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/4" opening, it is 1 3/4" wide in the front, 1/2" at the terminals and weighs 74 grams...

Beautiful vintage sterling earrings with tear drop shaped, bezel set, deep red coral. These have clip backs and hold secure on the ears. Lovely floral design with silver drops between the stones and twisted wire around the center stone. They measure 1" by 1" and weigh 13 grams total. Fine original condition and signed Phyllis as shown. Excellent color!

Lovely sterling flower motif pin with center chrysoprase stone by Georg Jensen Denmark. This pin measures 1 1/4" by 1 1/4" and weighs 9 grams. It bears the Georg Jensen mark that dates 1915-30. Vibrant green stone, free of chips or cracks. Signed as shown. A wonderful early Jensen pin.

This ring is the match to the pair of Patania cuffs listed. The same gorgeous design and execution, it is a size 5 and weighs 20 grams. The face of the ring is 1 1/4" long and 1" wide. Fine condition. Signed as shown. This ring looks stunning all on its own but is a show stopper when worn together with the cuffs.

An absolutely extraordinary pair of vintage sterling cuff bracelets by Frank Patania Sr. from his Thunderbird Shop in Santa Fe, NM. Impeccable, precise craftsmanship and design speak in these pieces. Measuring 5 3/4" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/4" opening, they are 2 1/2" wide and weigh 284 grams total. Only one of the cuffs is signed so will only be sold as a pair. Fine original condition and signed as shown. These are truly magnificent.

Extraordinary huge vintage sterling and turquoise petit point ring by Zuni Edith Tsatbetsaye , circa 1970. Many silversmiths created petit point pieces but this silversmith took the art to an extreme...