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Mark Chee Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Bracelet, c. 1950s

July 30, 2023 by admin · Comments Off

Mark Chee – Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Bracelet. Believed to be circa 1950’s. Heavy turquoise silver bracelet weighs approximately 5 ounces, 2 inches inside diameter with 1 3/4 inches at the opening. Inside circumference is approximately 5 inches and the outside circumference is approximately 6 3/4 inches. This is a mid 20th century Navajo ingot silver bracelet set with seven Turquoise cabochons by master silver smith Mark Chee. The unusually thick and heavy silver cuff is a signature style of Chee’s work. Vintage item which has been previously worn. Mark Chee was a Navajo (Diné) silversmith that was born in 1914 and died in 1981. His hallmark is Chee inside of a bird figure.

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Irwin Chee Sterling Silver Coral Nugget Cuff Bracelet Native American, Navajo

October 10, 2022 by admin · Comments Off

Irwin Chee Sterling Silver Coral Nugget Cuff Bracelet Native American, Navajo. Measures 1 inch wide in the center and tapers at the back. This bracelet has Natural Coral pieces across the entire top which are accented with tiny raindrop beads. Sterling Silver/Unsigned and Native American, Navajo, Southwestern Indian Jewelry. Weighs 26.2 Grams. Please look at my pictures as they are an important part of my description and show exactly what you will receive. We do our best to describe each item we sell as honestly and accurately as possible. We encourage questions and offer additional photos when asked. Thank you for taking the time to look at this item, and we hope that you will take a minute to see what other items we have in our store. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Bracelets & Charms”. The seller is “the_queen_of_toyland” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, Korea, South, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Republic of, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.

Base Metal: Sterling Silver
Certification: Signed
Wholesale: Yes
Department: Unisex Adult
Main Stone Color: coral
Metal: Sterling Silver
Main Stone Shape: Oval
Ethnic & Regional Style: Navajo
Occasion: Anniversary, Birthday, Christmas, Engagement, Graduation, Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day
Vintage: Yes
Era: Undated
Artisan: Irwin Chee
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Material: Sterling Silver, Coral
Featured Refinements: Red Coral Cuff
Main Stone: Coral
Diamond Color Grade: No Diamonds
Seller Warranty: Yes
Main Stone Creation: Natural
Ethnic Origin: Native American
Setting Style: Bezel
Main Stone Treatment: NATURAL
lot: No
Jewelry Type: Bracelets
Brand: Handmade
Style: Cuff
Number of Diamonds: ZERO
Country of Origin: U.S.A
Color: Red
Signed: No
Metal Purity: ,925 Silver
Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
Signed?: Signed
Theme: Nature
Type: Bracelet

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Navajo Indian Jewelry Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet! Melvin Chee

June 7, 2022 by admin · Comments Off

Navajo Indian Jewelry Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet! 5 1/4″ Inside Circumference + 1″ Opening. 6 1/4 Wrist Size. Navajo Indian Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet from Western New Mexico. This bracelet features 7 Turquoise stones set in individual crown bezels which are surrounded with detailed Sterling Silver work. Navajo Indian Handmade by Melvin Chee, the inside Hallmarked. We strive to be your number one source for Native American Jewelry, Pottery, Kachinas, and Fetishes. From high quality products to the best Customer Service on the internet. Built on the principles of doing the right thing we will never settle for less. We specialize in Navajo, Acoma, Zuni, and Pueblo Indian handmade goods. Living in New Mexico makes it convenient to deal directly with our Native American Artists. Every item is guaranteed to be authentic! All of our items are insured and carefully packaged in a box or padded envelope. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Bracelets & Charms”. The seller is “nativetreasuresnm” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Material: Sterling Silver, Turquoise
Artisan: Melvin Chee
Weight: 22 Grams
Wrist Size: 6 1/4\
Measurements: 1 1/4\
Ethnic & Regional Style: Native American
Type: Bracelet
Brand: Native Treasures
Style: Bangle

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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver & Turquoise Ring By Melvin Chee

April 1, 2022 by admin · Comments Off

NAVAJO STERLING SILVER & TURQUOISE RING BY MELVIN CHEE. This ring is a great representation of hand made Navajo jewelry and will make a statement on your hand. A beautiful pieces of Turquoise are set into a sterling silver setting. Hand made by Navajo silversmith Melvin Chee. The Navajos began working with silver in the 19th century, and began making things like buckles, bridles, buttons, rings, canteens, hollow beads, earrings, crescent-shaped pendants (called “najas”), bracelets, crosses, powder chargers, tobacco canteens, and conchos (for belts). Their silversmithing skills has evolved and changed throughout the years, and in about 1880 Navajo silversmiths started to set turquoise in their silver work. Traditionally, Navajo artists worked with jewelry techniques like repousee and stamp work, but today they explored in other Native American jewelry making techniques like Zuni inlay work and Hopi overlay work. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Rings”. The seller is “crowandcactus” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, China, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, Sweden, Korea, South, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Republic of, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.

Handmade: Yes
Country of Origin: United States
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Base Metal: Sterling Silver
Signed?: Signed
Setting Style: Bezel
Material: Stone, Sterling Silver
Featured Refinements: Navajo Ring
Ethnic Origin: Native American
Artisan: MELVIN CHEE
Jewelry Type: Rings
Type: Ring
Main Stone Color: Turquoise
Antique: No
Customized: No
Color: Multicolor
Vintage: No
Metal Purity: Sterling Silver
Signed: Yes
Main Stone: Turquoise
Wholesale: No
Brand: Native American
Metal: Sterling Silver
Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
Ring Size: 9
Ethnic & Regional Style: Native American

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Vintage Native American Navajo Foliate Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet Lee Chee

March 17, 2022 by admin · Comments Off

Fantastic vintage Native American Navajo sterling silver bracelet by Navajo artist Lee Chee. This piece is outstanding as it contains wonderful hand carved silver leaves, swirling stems, and raindrops. This is a wonderful wearable work of art. The bracelet measures approx. 5 1/2 end to end. Gap opening 1 1/4. Total size 6 3/4. The bracelet is approx. Stamped sterling and hallmarked LC. Excellent condition with vintage patina. Your satisfaction is our priority. How to Make Sure Your Bracelet Will Fit. The best way to get a good fit is to measure a cuff bracelet you already have that fits you well and look for a bracelet with those dimensions. If you don’t have a cuff bracelet to use for comparison, then measure your wrist where you want to wear the bracelet. Use a half inch wide strip of paper and wrap it around your wrist. Be sure that it completes its circumference over your wrist bone and is in comfortable contact with your skin the whole way around. Mark the paper where it begins to overlap with the start, lay it out flat, and measure from the start to the mark. This is your proper wrist circumference. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Bracelets & Charms”. The seller is “native.silverwork” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, Korea, South, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Republic of, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.

Country of Origin: USA
Modified Item: No
Ethnic Origin: Native American
Featured Refinements: Cuff
Jewelry Type: Bracelets
Type: Bracelet
Secondary Stone: Turquoise
Vintage: Yes
Signed: Yes
Brand: Native American
Ethnic & Regional Style: Native American
Handmade: Yes
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Style: Cuff
Features: Adjustable
Metal Purity: 925
Main Stone: No Stone
Metal: Sterling Silver
Tribal Affiliation: Navajo

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Old NAVAJO Pat Chee EASTER BLUE Turquoise STERLING SQUASH BLOSSOM Signed

August 3, 2021 by admin · Comments Off

Antique 1970+ Navajo art. Photos are part of the item description. Listing is for Necklace only. Coin and background decor not included. Signed by Pat Chee. Guaranteed all silver metal is sterling silver. This piece has 8mm size Navajo Pearls. Genuine Easter Blue Turquoise. Natural Nevada gemstones; 15/16″ to 1/2″ size g ems. Necklace measures 15 end to end wearable length. I can add a chain extender if more length is needed. Beaded extenders are available for sale too. Center pendant measures 1&5/8″ x 1&1/4″. Center/middle pendants are 1&3/8″ x 1″. End, smallest are 1&3/8″ x 7/8″. Sterling silver hook and eye clasp. Complimentary guarantee of authentic Native American art. Thank you for stopping by. Enlarged photos will exaggerate surface marks. Please do not confuse reflections in photos with damage. >SERIOUS OFFER ALWAYS CONSIDERED. PLEASE ASK ANY AND ALL QUESTIONS! In a pet and smoke free store. Thank you for looking! You can expect your jewelry to packaged well. The item “Old NAVAJO Pat Chee EASTER BLUE Turquoise STERLING SQUASH BLOSSOM Signed” is in sale since Wednesday, September 23, 2020. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Native American\Necklaces & Pendants”. The seller is “littlequanvtradingpost” and is located in Butler, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada.

Metal: Sterling Silver
Artisan: Pat Chee
Main Stone: Easter Blue Turquoise
Jewelry Type: Necklaces
Brand: Native American
Country of Origin: USA
Signed: Yes
Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
Signed?: Signed

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Leonard T Chee Native American Navajo Turquoise Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet

December 20, 2020 by admin · Comments Off

Vintage Native American bracelet by Navajo artist Leonard T Chee. This gorgeous sterling silver bracelet showcases a striking natural Candaleria turquoise stone. The bracelet measures approx. 5 1/4 end to end. Gap opening 1 1/4. Total size 6 1/2. The bracelet is approx. The stone measures approx. Signed by artist on the back and stamped sterling. Excellent condition with vintage patina. Your satisfaction is our priority. How to Make Sure Your Bracelet Will Fit. The best way to get a good fit is to measure a cuff bracelet you already have that fits you well and look for a bracelet with those dimensions. If you don’t have a cuff bracelet to use for comparison, then measure your wrist where you want to wear the bracelet. Use a half inch wide strip of paper and wrap it around your wrist. Be sure that it completes its circumference over your wrist bone and is in comfortable contact with your skin the whole way around. Mark the paper where it begins to overlap with the start, lay it out flat, and measure from the start to the mark. This is your proper wrist circumference. The item “Leonard T Chee Native American Navajo Turquoise Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet” is in sale since Tuesday, December 1, 2020. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Native American\Bracelets”. The seller is “native.silverwork” and is located in Schaumburg, Illinois. This item can be shipped to United States, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Croatia, Malaysia, Costa rica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Russian federation, Canada, South africa, Israel, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Chile, Colombia, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Jordan, Oman, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.

Country of Origin: USA
Modified Item: No
Material: Sterling Silver
Ethnic Origin: Native American
Featured Refinements: Turquoise Cuff
Style: Cuff
Metal Purity: 925
Main Stone: Turquoise
Brand: Native American
Metal: Sterling Silver
Jewelry Type: Bracelets
Tribal Affiliation: Navajo

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Museum displayed MARK CHEE Navajo Sterling Bracelet Rare Gem Blue #8 Turquoise

December 2, 2019 by admin · Comments Off

You Are looking at a previously museum displayed one of a kind Native American treasure piece made by the Legendary Mult-Award winning Navajo artist Mark Chee. This Gorgeous sterling cluster cuff bracelet is surrounded with old rare gem blue #8 turquoise stones. Ive seen a lot of Mark Chee jewelry pieces out there but nothing as beautiful as this. This bracelet was previously displayed at the Denver Museum of Natural History. The inside measurement from tip to tip is roughly 5 1/4″, the opening gap measurement between the tips is roughly 1 1/4 ” and it weighs an impressive 107+ Grams. This is a Rare, Must Have Collectors piece. The item “Museum displayed MARK CHEE Navajo Sterling Bracelet Rare Gem Blue #8 Turquoise” is in sale since Sunday, April 14, 2019. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Native American\Bracelets”. The seller is “my2shadows45″ and is located in Dearborn, Michigan. This item can be shipped to United States.

Jewelry Type: BRACELET
Brand: Unbranded
Main Stone: Turquoise
Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
Metal: Sterling Silver
Metal Purity: .925 STERLING
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Country of Origin: UNITED STATES
Artisan: Mark Chee

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HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE! Bisbee Turquoise & Sterling Silver Bracelet By Mark Chee

May 5, 2019 by admin · Comments Off

This is one spectacular, highly collectible, heavy duty cuff bracelet. Created by the well-known silversmith, Mark Chee! This bracelet features 7 BISBEE mine turquoise stones! It is a handmade, melted silver ingot bracelet! Age: Circa 1960s – 1970s. Size: Inside circumference measures approx. 5-1/4″ with an additional 1″ opening fits a 6-1/4 wrist. 1/2 at its widest part and weighs 118.2 g. Condition: Good for its age, normal wear expected. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description. Western Trading Post is family owned and operated. Located in Arizona just north of the Tohono O’odham (Papago), just south of the Akimel O’odham (Pima), just east of the Ak-Chin O’odham (branch of Pima) and only a short driving distance from the Apache (N’dee), Navajo (Dine’), Zuni, Hopi, Yavapai, Mojave, and Hualapai. We specialize in Native American Indian. We also have regularly scheduled auctions at our store. Check it out at Western Trading Post. THANK YOU for your business! The item “HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE! Bisbee Turquoise & Sterling Silver Bracelet By Mark Chee” is in sale since Tuesday, April 2, 2019. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Native American\Bracelets”. The seller is “westerntradingpost” and is located in Casa Grande, Arizona. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Featured Refinements: Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet
Style: Cuff
Country of Origin: United States
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Metal Purity: Sterling
Artisan: Mark Chee
Main Stone: Turquoise
Metal: Sterling Silver
Jewelry Type: Bracelets
Tribal Affiliation: Navajo

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Vintage Sterling silver handmade Helen Chee 24′ Navajo Bead 145gram Necklace

January 31, 2019 by admin · Comments Off

24 Inch 145 gram. The item “Vintage Sterling silver handmade Helen Chee 24′ Navajo Bead 145gram Necklace” is in sale since Monday, January 28, 2019. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Native American\Necklaces & Pendants”. The seller is “rare_finds_r_us” and is located in Forest Hills, New York. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Jewelry Type: Necklaces
Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
Ethnic Origin: Navajo
Metal: Sterling Silver
Type: Beads
Signed: Yes
Artisan: Helen Chee

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