Magnificent, rare vintage sterling and coral circular shaped petit point ring by Zuni Edith Tsatbetsaye , circa 1970. Many silversmiths created petit point pieces, but this silversmith took the art to an extreme. This ring is set with semicircular high domed and arched stones, this cut being her trademark. The ring is a size 7 and measures 1 1/8" by 1 1/8". Weighing 12 grams, it is in fine original condition. There are no missing stones and no chips or cracks to any stone. Signed as shown...
This great ring is a size 6. It measures 1 1/4" long. It has wonderful Navajo detail with a central sawtooth, bezel-set turquoise cabochon. The back is marked STERLING and artist signed RB. It is in excellent condition.
Early to mid 20th century sterling silver stamped Navajo Dine brooch with oval turquoise cabochon stone, stamped sterling twice on the back, has c clasp with safety catch.
Measures 2 1/2" x 1 3/8" and is slightly domed in shape.
The stone has considerably matrix, spider web effect, and is fairly dark turquoise, set firmly in bezel Nice deep stamping on the silver which is fairly heavy and sturdy...
Vintage native American cuff bracelet
Beautiful inlay of coral, turquoise, nacre, and black onyx set in silver depicting an antelope kachina.
Silver drops adorn the face with wings of nacre and onyx framing the central element.
The front measures 2 1/8" tall
The interior circumference is 5 1/4" with a rear gap of 1 1/2" for a total of - 6 3/4"
This well-crafted and hefty bracelet weighs a solid 62 grams.
Unsigned
Excellent vintage conditi...
I don't offer Native American jewelry often but sometimes they just end up in my hands. I am particularly happy for this specific encounter because - if you can believe it - this beauty was headed straight to the melter's!!! I think she is worth much much more than that so here she is, in all her ... thundering gorgeousness...
Offered here as a pair, these beautiful vintage heishi necklaces are made up of slender shell disks, turquoise, silver and glass beads and what I think are most probably shark teeth. They have been with me for a long, long time and I always thought I would combine them into one longer piece yet never gotten around to it. So it's time for them to go to a new, loving home where they will be worn and enjoyed once again...
This great sterling silver ring has an oval, central blue gem turquoise gem: petit point bezel-set. The stone sits with the decorative stamped outline. It is a size 9; but, has an adjuster. The front measures 1 1/4" x 1". It has good heft, weighing over 1 ounce. The back is marked TG.
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...
A beautiful handmade sterling cuff bracelet with a wonderful minimalist, modernist center design from the White Hogan Shop which was in Scottsdale, Arizona. Some of the most famous Navajo Silversmiths worked in this shop including Kenneth Begay, Allen, George and Ivan Kee and Johnny Mike Begay. This bracelet measures
5 3/4" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/4" opening. It is 2" wide in the front and tapers to 1 1/8" at the terminals...
Fantastic and rare sterling silver and turquoise cuff bracelet designed and signed in the 1950's by Hopi native american artist Preston Monongye(1927-87). 1 1/2 inches wide. The inside of the cuff measures 5 1/2" from end to end. The gap opening is 1 1/2" for a total wearable length of 6 3/4 to 7 inches. This sterling silver tufa cast bracelet weighs 114 grams or 4.0 oz. Fully hallmarked. The design features 4 rectangular turquoise stones...
Marked Sterling P.M. for Pauline McCray, this piece measures 2-1/8"x 1-5/8" and weighs 21.9gr. The unmarked silver rope chain is 18".
Fabulous sterling tufa cast bolo by Mission/Hopi Preston Monongye ( 1927-87 ). The central piece features a mythical being holding a staff and carrying what appears to be an abstract bundle that is comprised of ebony, turquoise and bone. The central piece measures 3 1/2" long and 1 1/2" wide at the top and narrows to 1" at the bottom. The tips are 2 1/4" long. The bolo is hallmarked on the reverse with the peyote bird mark. All pieces are original and in fine condition...
Unisex Mens Or Ladies Sterling Silver Ring With Alternating Turquoise And Coral Inlay Triangles. This Ring Would Be Suitable For A Wedding Band.
Weighs 4.4 grams
This moonstone necklace and/or choker has great detail, with foliate accents. It sits on the neck very nicely, with its style. It is sterling silver with lovely, moonstone cabochons surrounded by applied leaves. It is a Navajo / Native American / South Western piece. The chain is 15 1/2 long. The back is marked STERLING with the maker's mark clearly show a D. The other letter is cut off (see pics). It has good heft and is in excellent condition.
Beautiful sterling cuff with traditional designs and fine line chisel work by Navajo silversmith Gibson Nez. Deceased on December 1,2007, he was a self taught silversmith who won the prestigious Smithsonian Medal of Honor, more than 700 blue ribbons, was featured in magazines and books and was a featured guest artist in many museums and galleries across the United States. This beautiful cuff measures 5 1/4" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/4" opening. It is 1 1/2" wide and weighs a ve...
A rare and beautiful vintage sterling bead necklace with sterling and turquoise pendant by Cochiti Pueblo silversmith Joe H. Quintana. The necklace measures 15 1/2" long and comes with an additional extender which can increase the total length to 19" if desired. The pendant measures 2 1/2" by 1 1/8". All in fine original condition and the pendant is signed as shown. During his lifetime, Quintana was considered one of the most innovative and versatile Native silversmiths. His unique designs, craf...
A Navajo sterling silver turquoise Southwest tribal cuff bangle bracelet circa 1950s. This vintage unsigned but tested silver bracelet with a fine genuine turquoise gem stone. It measures 1-1/16" across the setting and it measures 2-1/4" x 1-3/4" across the interior (this can be adjusted if you wish). The teardrop shape stone has a fine finely mottled bluish green colour and the mount has a blackened ground with twisted wirework. It weighs 14.8 grams. It is in excellent condition with no chips...
A signed sterling green turquoise cross by Evelyn Anderson who worked for the Atkinson Trading Company. The necklace is not original to the piece and has some darkening in areas that is difficult to polish.
The cross is marked E.A. Sterling and measures 3" x 4"; the 24" necklace is unmarked. A similar piece can be found in "Skystone and Silver ~ The Collector's Book of Southwest Indian Jewelry".