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Important Vintage Leroy Begay Navajo Sterling Silver Black Onix Ringsz7.70

January 28, 2026 by admin · Comments Off

This is a marvelous vintage Navajo Leroy Begay Navajo sterling silver ring. This ring contains a beautiful black onyx stone Resting on the sides are two impressive hand carved silver flanks ring size 7.70 face of the ring measures 20mmx15mm weight 14.7grams Leroy Begay. Leroy Begay is a blue-ribbon silversmith from the Pinon, AZ, located in northern Arizona on the Navajo Reservation. He has won numerous awards including category first place ribbons from two of the most prestigious shows in the southwest, Santa Fe Indian Market and Heard Museum show great addition to your collection Black onyx is a stone with rich spiritual meanings, primarily associated with protection, strength, and grounding. It’s believed to absorb and transform negative energy, offering stability and inner strength to the wearer. Black onyx is also linked to perseverance, self-control, and new beginnings, making it a powerful stone for personal growth and overcoming challenges.

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Vintage Charlie Bowie CB Navajo Nadia Sterling Silver & Opal Inlay Woman’s Watch

January 27, 2026 by admin · Comments Off

The Vintage Charlie Bowie CB Navajo Nadia Sterling Silver & Opal Inlay Woman’s Watch is a handmade timepiece crafted by artist CB Charlie Bowie in the United States. This unique watch features a sterling silver design with an opal inlay, highlighting the intricate craftsmanship and attention to detail. With a tribal affiliation to the Navajo people, this timepiece is a beautiful representation of Native American culture and traditions, making it a valuable collectible for those with a passion for authentic and culturally significant jewelry pieces. This is a very nice vintage Charlie Bowie watch, and definitely worth my asking price. It will need to have the battery replaced.

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Astute Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Inlay Ringsz11

January 24, 2026 by admin · Comments Off

This is an amazing vintage Navajo Native American jewelry silver ring. This piece contains wonderful, blue turquoise inlay. The ring consists of very thick silver and measures to be a size 11 The ring face measures around 1x17mm Cir. Sturdy 11.8 grams. Chip inlay jewelry, characterized by crushed turquoise and other stones set in resin and polished smooth, is largely attributed to Navajo silversmith Tommy Singer, who popularized the technique in the 1970s. While other Navajo artists and the Zuni tribe also utilize inlay techniques, Singer’s chip inlay method is widely recognized and has become a staple in Navajo jewelry making. The process involves creating cavities in the silver piece, filling them with the crushed stone and resin mixture, and then polishing the surface to create a smooth, flat inlay.

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Depleted Vintage Navajo Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Sterling Silver Bolotie

January 23, 2026 by admin · Comments Off

Up for sale is this magnificent Navajo bolo tie featuring 15 Sleeping Beauty turquoise stones, handcarved silver rope, silver beads, handstamped silver borders, handstamped silver tips, and a handbraided leather tie! The tie measures about 36 in length Sterling silver, marked. The bolo measures around 2″? X 1″? Sturdy 46.8grams Sleeping Beauty Turquoise. Sleeping Beauty was originally discovered during the Anasazi times by Native Americans. At the time, turquoise was mined with hand tools. Sleeping Beauty was re-discovered by accident in the 1900s when the mine was opened in the pursuit of copper. The sleeping beauty mine is located in Globe Arizona. It is named after the mountain ranges where it is located. The mountain range where it is located, from a distance, resembles a woman that is sleeping with her arms crossed. Hence the name Sleeping Beauty. In 2012, the Sleeping Beauty mine closed it’s turquoise mining operations but not because the mine was spent. The new owner decided to not pursue the turquoise mining operation and instead focus solely on copper. The extremely large copper deposits surrounding the sleeping beauty mine is what gives the stones their very vibrant blue color.

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Tom Yazzie Vintage Native American Navajo Lapis Sterling Silver Necklace

January 23, 2026 by admin · Comments Off

This is an impressive Navajo amazing single stone silver pendant necklace. This incredible necklace contains a marvelous large intricate silver pendant that consists of a wonderful large dome shaped lapis stone. The surrounding silver shape on the pendant features a geometric design the entire pendant measures around 2″? Tall with bale by2″? Wide This necklace includes a marvelous handmade all silver Italian chain The length of the chain measures around 24inches long total weight 30 grams. I received my Bachelors of Arts in Music with an emphasis in Classical Guitar Performance from Northern Arizona University in 2000. I continued working at NAU then decided to recommence my education and began taking classes for my second degree. I received my second Bachelors in Fine Arts with an emphasis on Metalsmithing in spring of 2012. My designs come from interpretation of the world around me. I continue to challenge my abilities with metal by discovering new ways to create a piece that is uncomplicated and multifaceted. This approach allows me to maintain the traditional styles of my Navajo heritage along with a more contemporary twist to my finished wearable work. I enjoy the visual effects of coupling hand cut gemstones and minerals with my metal designs. I utilize hand selected raw materials and shape them to perfectly fit each piece. This allows me creative freedoms to design forms from beginning to end. While I utilize a variety of materials and processes in each piece, my methodology remains consistent. My intent is to bring into fruition my personal designs with an underlying theme of traditional yet contemporary Navajo Jewelry.

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Tremendous Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Bracelet

January 21, 2026 by admin · Comments Off

This is a superlative vintage Navajo silver bracelet. Here we have a bold statement cuff! The sand cast design of the open shield really looks great upon the wrist! A Native American cast silver bracelet is a type of jewelry piece created using a specific technique known as casting. The casting technique involves creating a mold that represents the desired design of the bracelet. The mold is usually made from materials like sand, clay, or other heat-resistant materials. Native American jewelry-making is an art passed down through generations. Skilled artisans use their knowledge and expertise to create these unique and meaning pieces. The casting technique requires a deep understanding of the properties of silver and the casting process. Authentic Native American jewelry, especially those made using traditional techniques, is highly collectible and valued for its artistry and cultural significance. The width of the bracelet measures around 1″? The inside end to end measures around 4″¾ with an additional 1½ gap. Sturdy 44.1 grams. Mid Century + no marks but tested as sterling silver.

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Solid + Heavy Vintage Signed Navajo Indian Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet

January 18, 2026 by admin · Comments Off

A vintage classic Navajo bracelet that is heavy and substantial and perfect for either sex. It has a beautiful quality turquoise stone with wonderful color and gorgeous matrix that’s sure to attract lots of interest each time it is worn. Set in an old time hand made with three silver beads on each side of the stone for dramatic effect, and it also has silver twisted wire rope detailing on both the top and the bottom of the finely fluted shanks. It can be a great Gift for yourself or a loved one and it has a LOW PRICE! SOLID AND SUBSTANTIAL. Please see all additional photos at the bottom of this page. TIRED OF THE AGGRAVATION AND DISAPPOINTMENTS OF AUCTIONS? ……. SHOP WHERE THE DEALERS SHOP. WE OFFER WHOLESALE ETHNOGRAPHIC ARTS AND OTHER HISTORICAL ITEMS TO ALL PERSONS ALL OVER THE WORLD! 9/16 +/- inches in width and approx. 7 inch inside curcumference including the 1 1/4 +/- inch opening. It weighs A SOLID AND SUBSTANTIAL approx. 24.0 +/- grams. For yourself or a loved one. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS BY SCROLLING DOWN TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE AS THEY ARE A PART OF THE DESCRIPTION. SIGNATURES/MARKINGS: It is marked/signed as shpwn on the photos. It can be a. We will provide all the required documentation to help you speed through the process. IS THIS A GIFT? We can provide HOLIDAY, Birthday, etc. In the rare instance something is damaged in shipp. Gift wrapping, gift cards, etc. For a VERY nominal cost. Please let us know what you require and we will do everything we can to provide you any personalized services at the lowest possible price. Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing. Attention Sellers – Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva. Com. Track Page Views With.

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Vintage Allen Chee Navajo Sterling Silver Eagle Cuff Bracelet Watch

January 18, 2026 by admin · Comments Off

Vintage Allen Chee Navajo Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet Watch. 2 1/2 x 1 3/4 in size.

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Hand Woven Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Bracelet Cuff

January 16, 2026 by admin · Comments Off

This is a superlative vintage Navajo all silver cuff bracelet. This impeccable bracelet contains a remarkable braided silver pattern that runs beautifully from one end of the cuff to the other The bracelet is so fascinating. The width of the bracelet measures around 14mm Sterling silver, marked. The inside end to end measures around 6? Gap included Sturdy 32.7 grams. The Culture of Navajo Jewelry. The culture of Navajo jewelry is a testament to the Navajo people’s resilience, creativity, and connection to their heritage. Jewelry-making is not just a craft but a cultural expression that has been passed down through generations. Each piece tells a story, whether it’s a connection to the land, a representation of Navajo beliefs, or a reflection of personal identity.

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VINTAGE NAVAJO Darlene Darling TURQUOISE STERLING SILVER FLANK BRACELET

January 15, 2026 by admin · Comments Off

This is a fascinating vintage Navajo single stone silver bracelet. This amazing bracelet contains a very rare darling Darlene turquoise stone with beautiful accenting silver open leaf flanks This bracelet contains a wonderful double silver shank cuff and old natural patina. The center stone measures around 18mmx14mm The width of the bracelet measures around 1? Sterling silver. The inside end to end measures around 5″¼ with an additional 1″? Gap. Sturdy 24.5 grams. No marks but tested as sterling silver great addition to your collection Darling Darlene. Named for the beloved daughter who died as a young woman, Darling Darlene was discovered and mined by Joe Barredo and his son-in-law in the early 70’s. Hard, gem quality turquoise in a color range from light and dark blue to greens come out of this mine, producing another wonderful collectible turquoise from Nevada. Today the mine is part of a gold mining operation.

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