An elegant and impeccably hand crafted sterling and Mediterranean coral bracelet by Santo Domingo Pueblo silversmith Julian Lovato. He began working in 1938 and was a silversmith in the Frank Patania Sr. Thunderbird Shop. His creations have won many awards. This cuff measures 5 1/4" around in the inside plus a 1" opening. It is 7/8" wide at the center and tapers to 1/4" at the terminals. The coral stone is 5/8" across and 1/4" down. It is free of chips or cracks and ...click for details
Bold, exquisitely hand crafted turquoise and sterling ribbed bracelet by Navajo silversmith Johnny Mike Begay. Begay worked at the White Hogan Shop in Scottsdale, Arizona as well as privately. He died in 1976. He won numerous awards for his jewelry which can be found in many private and museum collections. His work was featured in the 2002 exhibit “Jewels of the Southwest” at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This cuff measures 5 3/4" around in the inside plus a ...click for details
Beautiful handmade sterling and center coral bracelet with deep chisel work from the White Hogan shop in Scottsdale,Arizona that opened its' doors in 1950 and closed in 2006. This cuff measures 4 3/4" around in the inside plus a 1" opening for a total of 5 3/4" so for a small wrist. However, it could be made larger by a competent jeweler.
It is 1 1/2" wide in the front and tapers to 1/2" at the terminals. The coral measures 1" long and 3/8" wide. It is a d ...click for details
A rare pair of inlaid Knifewing design cuff links by Zuni silversmith John Gordon Leak. The inlaid Knifewing figure is set in a background of black jet. These measure 1" by 1", weigh 20.3 grams and are in fine original condition. John Gordon Leak's work was prominently featured in the C. G. Wallace collection auctioned by Sotheby's in 1975. Here is a great opportunity to own a fine example of his work.
A stunning and wearable sterling concho belt by award winning Cochiti Pueblo silversmith Joe H. Quintana who died in 1991. There are 16 conchos plus the buckle. The buckle measures 1 3/4" by 1" and the conchos measure 1 3/8' by 3/4". They are on a leather belt that is 32 1/2" long but the conchos could certainly be much more spread out to accomodate a longer length belt as there is only approximately 1/4" between each concho as arranged on this leather. All in fine o ...click for details
A beautiful sterling and natural turquoise cross by Zuni Horace Iule. He began producing in 1925 and continued until his death in the 1970s.Cast and set crosses are the work for which he is best known but he also specialized in channel inlay. This spectacular cross measures3 1/4 long and 2 1/4" wide. Beautiful stones. All in fine original condition and signed on the reverse as shown. Truly a piece to be treasured.
A superb handmade sterling and saw tooth bezel set Mediterranean coral ring by Santo Domingo silversmith Julian Lovato who was a smith for Frank Patania. This ring is a size 8 and in beautiful original condition. Signed as shown. Suitable for a man or woman.
