Offered is a set by a prize winning Navajo designer who excels in silver and gold overlay,shadowbox jewelry. Mr. Nelson has been active since 1975. For furthur information, see American Indian Jewelry by Gregory Schaaf and Angie Yan Schaaf, p.244. The necklace pendant on a 21" chain is crafted of 14K overlay on sterling and measures 2 l/2"x2"; The yei figures that adorn the chain are 2"x1/2" and the accenting turquoise in serrated bezels is spiderweb. The bracelet has a 5" inner circumference with a 1" gap; the center figure is 1 1/2"x3/4"; ring: 1 1/4"x 5/8", size 8; earrings, screwback: 1 1/4"x3/4" - excellent condition.

Jim Harrison, student of Preston Monongye and Jessie Monongye, has been active since l981 and has become well known and highly collectible for the beauty of his designs of combined materials of precision mosaic inlay. The set offered here consists of a pendant, 2 1/4"Lx1 1/4"W on a 30" chain; bracelet: 5 1/4" inner, plus 1 1/8" gap,1/2"W; earrings: 1"x1 1/8". Excellent condition. See listing in American Indian Jewelry I, 1200 artist biographies by Gregory Schaaf, p. 172.

A very impressive Navajo cuff, ca. 1940's, set with a quite large cabochon turquoise, mounted on a four twisted wire band. The stone, set in a round-toothed bezel, is also framed by a twisted wire, flanked by stamped fans. The turquoise measures 2 1/4"L x 1 1/4"W. 5" circumference; 1" gap. Excellent condition.

A remarkably well-executed Navajo gato, of heavy gauge, embossed silver, set with a high grade natural turquoise. 3 1/2"Lx2 7/8"W; original leather; ca. 1920's

A large, heavy box by Frank Patania Sr., ca. 1950's, beautifully crafted, reflecting the Native American influence. 7 1/2 troy oz.; 7"x3"x1". For more information regarding Frank Patania, see Modernsilver.com/frank patania.

Seven strand tomato coral necklace, ca. 1940's, strung on red cord. This impressive necklace is 30" long; sterling clasp and beads.

A well crafted squash, set with Royston turquoise,by Navajo artist Donovan Cadman, signed: D.Cadman, sterling. Naja: 2"x2"; 23"L.

Heavy gauge (180 gms.), handmade, stamped, sterling salad set; 10"Lx2 1/2"W. Ca. 1930's.

Ca. 1920's/30's, Zuni cluster bracelet set with high grade turquoise from various mines; adorned with twisted wire and applied rosettes. 5 1/2" inner, + 1 1/4" gap.

Ca. 1950's silver, handmade concho belt, set with applied florets, leaves and beads and coral centers. Conchos (7) measure 1 1/2" x 2"; buckle: 2 1/2 x 1 3/4. Belt: 40" L. Marked "sterling - AY." No information found on hallmark.

Ca. 1930's hand forged, stamped, sterling iced tea spoons; 9 1/4"L.

An impressive four strand necklace of silver and blue-green turquoise heishe beads, adjustable, with a detachable jacla. 11 1/2"L plus 6" chain extender; 4" jacla; signed Thomas Reano, Santo Domingo.

A fine, six strand pueblo necklace, ca. 1940's, consisting of coral, turquoise, silver tubes, glass beads, in excellent condition, measuring 26" excluding the squaw wrap.

Victor Gabriel is a Washoe Indian from the Lake Tahoe and Great Basin areas of California, working since 1975. He is an advanced silversmith whose esthetic of Native American is evidenced in his forms and lapidary work. This ring shows his skill as a goldsmith as well. A large opal is set in a gold bezel, framed by sugilite, coral and turquoise. The opal is 1"x1/2", size 7 1/4; excellent condition.

This unusual Navajo necklace is made up of eight rectangular Pilot Mountain (?) turquoise, set in stamped silver frames, the largest of which is 1"x7/8". Overall length is 28". Excellent condition.