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$375 USDOrville Tsinnie ~ Navajo Sterling Silver ~ Heavy Bracelet

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Here you have the Multi Award Winning Excellence of Navajo Artisan, Orville Tsinnie. This Exceptional Heavy Bracelet features the precise stamp work that is standard and a specialty for Mr. Tsinnie. No one does it better. Fully signed for Orville Tsinnie. Nice Size, this Terrific Bracelet measures 5/8" wide at the center, and fans out to 7/8" at the terminals. It weighs in at an impressive 107.1 gms. It is not adjustable due to its heavy gauge. Its interior measure is 5 ¼" with a 1 1/8" ...

$195 USDOrville Tsinnie ~ Navajo Sterling Silver & Turquoise ~ Heavy Bracelet

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Here's a Superb Bracelet from the work bench of multiple award winning Navajo artisan, Orville Tsinnie. This is a small bracelet that's big on style. It features a luminous, Robins Egg Blue Turquoise that has a slight bit of spider webbing. It is heavy, and chunky with deep stamping and flaired terminals. Fully signed for Orville Tsinnie, and stamped sterling. This Exceptional bracelet is Fabulous on its own, or stacked with other bracelets. It measures 5 ¼" interior length with a 1 1/16" ...

$125 USDFrank Patania Sr ~ Monogrammed Overlay ~ Sterling Silver Pin Brooch

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Here's a Classic Circle Pin hand wrought by Frank Patania Sr. It features his skill at saw work and overlay. This Handsome Pin bears the letters: L K R in an attractive Monogram with a Textural background. Fully signed for Frank Patania Sr, and stamped sterling. This Handsome Pin measures 2 1/4" in diameter, and weighs 22.6 grams. Condition is Vintage Excellent.

$125 USDFrank Patania Sr ~ Monogrammed Sterling Silver Pin Brooch ~ Old Mark

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Here's a Classic Circle Pin hand wrought by Frank Patania Sr. It features his skill at saw work and overlay. This Handsome Pin bears the letters: N M O in an attractive Monogram with a Textural background. Fully signed for Frank Patania Sr with his early mark, and stamped sterling. This Handsome Pin measures 2 " in diameter, and weighs 23.3 grams. Condition is Vintage Excellent.

$295 USDAngela Cummings ~ Sterling Silver ~ Orchid ~ Omega Clip Earrings

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Here is Excellence in Modern Design, brought to you by Angela Cummings, former designer for Tiffany. These are Sleek and Sophisticated Sterling Silver Omega Clip Earrings. They are fully signed for Angela Cummings, and dated 1984. Nice Size, these lovely earrings measure 15/16" x 1 1/8", and weigh 14.6 gms together. Condition is Vintage Excellent.

$245 USDSteven Sockyma ~ Hopi Overlay ~ Sterling Silver Bracelet

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Here's an Exceptional Bracelet hand wrought by award winning Hopi Artisan, Steven Sockyma. Enthusiasts of Hopi Overlay, are aware of the challenge seemingly simple and clean lines represent. It takes a skilled master to execute the clean saw work and even chisel work that is evident in this bracelet. Hopi designs are cherished world wide. This handsome bracelet has it all. It is hallmarked for Steven Sockyma, and bears the mark of the Hopi Crafts Guild. Tested for Sterling Silver. Nice Size, ...

$195 USDGeorg Jensen ~ 830 Silver ~ Dove Pin Brooch # 134

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This Famous Sterling Silver Bird Pin was designed by Kristian Mohl-Hansen in 1910, and produced by the Georg Jensen smithy before 1932. It has an old fashioned trombone style clasp. Fully hallmarked for Georg Jensen. This Classic Jensen piece measures 1 1/8" in diameter, and weighs 6.3 grams. Condition is Vintage Excellent

$250 USDHans Hansen ~ Denmark Modernist ~ Sterling Silver Cufflinks

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Here is the Sheer Elegance of Simplicity. The Danish are World Famous for their minimalist style. These Superb Cuff Links were hand wrought of heavy gauge sterling silver by one of Denmark's leading silversmiths, Hans Hansen. These Lovely Links are fully signed for Hans Hansen, and marked with design # 617. These Sleek and Sophisticated Cufflinks measure 1 1/8" x 5/8" and weigh 15.1 grams together. Condition is vintage excellent.

$225 USDFrank Vacit ~ Zuni Stone Inlay ~ Sterling Silver ~ Knifewing Pin Brooch

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Here's a Terrific little Work of Art. It was hand wrought by World Famous Master Lapidarist, Frank Vacit. Mr Vacit worked from 1930 to 1950+. He shows off his skill in this Remarkable Knifewing Pin. Using both channel inlay, and stone to stone inlay, he cut many tiny pieces of Turquoise, Coral, Jet and Mother of Pearl for this Brooch. It is hallmarked with Frank Vacit's touch mark, and tested for Sterling Silver. This Exceptional Small Pin measures 1 3/16" x 1 ¼". Condition is Excellent ...

$145 USDCarmelo (Pat) Patania ~ Sterling & Mother of Pearl ~ Drop Earrings

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Here's a Lovely pair of Sterling Silver Earrings handwrought by Pat Patania. The Patania modernist style here is apparent. Pat was taught by his famous brother, Frank Patania, and they worked together at the Thunderbird Shop until Pat struck out on his own to open the Kachina Shop in Tucson AZ in 1959. These handsome earrings feature White Mother of Pearl that looks as though it was streaked with light. Technically, this effect is called chatoyancy. The streaks appear to move as the shell is ...

$135 USDPoul Warmind ~ Denmark Mid Century Modernist ~ Amethyst spheres ~ Sterling Ring

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Here's a Handsome and Sculptural Solid Sterling Ring with 2 Amethyst Spheres set in the center. The reflection of the Amethyst sets up an interesting design within the curved disc. It's sleek and dramatic, and typical of Scandinavian style. Signed for Poul Warmind with a 760 design number. The curved disc measures ⅞" x 11/16". The bright purple amethyst spheres are 6mm. The shank is ⅛" wide, and its size 6 ¾. Condition is Vintage Excellent

$110 USDMarcus Coochwikvia ~ Hopi Overlay ~ Sterling Earrings ~ Healing Hands

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Here's a dynamic pair of Sterling Silver Earrings hand wrought by Marcus Coochwikvia. Mr Coochwikvia is an award winning silversmith who was taught his craft by Roy Talahaftewa and Hopicrafts. These healing hands earrings show off his skillful saw work, and precision chisel work. Signed for Marcus Coochwikvia, and tested for Sterling Silver. These Lovely earrings measure 1 ¼" long by 5/8" at the thumb tip. Condition is Vintage Excellent. We put fresh sterling silver ear nuts on them.

$185 USDGeorg Jensen ~ Sterling Silver Screwback Earrings ~ 32 B

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Here's a Beautiful pair of Floral Earrings by the World's most famous Silver Smith, Georg Jensen of Denmark. They feature his classic repousse style. They are fully signed for Georg Jensen with the design number of 32 B. These Lovely Screwbacks Earrings measure 1 1/8" x ¾" Condition is Vintage Excellent. The backs could be polished more thoroughly, and there are tiny numbers scratched on the back probably for insurance purposes. A quick buffing would make the backs shine like new.

$495 USDGerald Honwytewa ~ Hopi ~ Large Sterling Silver & Turquoise Bolo ~ Eagle

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Here's a really Spectacular Sterling Silver Bolo Tie, Hand Wrought by Award Winning Hopi Artisan, Gerald Honwytewa. You will find documentation on Mr Honwytewa in Schaaf's American Indian Jewelry Book, and in Bille Hougart's terrific new Hallmarks on Southwestern Silver Book. This Bolo features a deep overlay that is actually a shadow box. A Striking Eagle carries a natural Turquoise w/matrix on his breast. Its small wonder that the craftsmanship is superb, as Gerald Honwytewa was taught by ...

$350 USDJobeth Mayes Maize ~ Zuni Sterling & Turquoise ~ Watch Bracelet Cuff ~ c1970s

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Here's a Large Striking Watch Band Bracelet Cuff made by Zuni Native American, Jobeth Mayes. This combination of Sleeping Beauty Turquoise cabochons and Channel Inlay is her signature look. This cuff makes a nice Big statement. The Shadow Box effect and bead accents set off bright, medium blue-green Sleeping Beauty Turquoise stones. The Channel Inlay Border completes the lavish display. Fully Signed for Jobeth Mayes, and tested for Sterling. Nice Large Size, this cuff is 1 13/16" wide. The ...

$175 USDIvar T Holth / Holt ~ Norway Sterling & Enamel ~ Link Bracelet

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Here's a Lovely Sterling and Enamel Bracelet by Ivar T. Holth / Holt. It features a Delicate Design that is part floral and part Geometric. The crowning touch is warm, rust colored Guilloche Enamel. It makes for a Beautiful Display, and is lightly Gilted. Fully hallmarked for Ivar Holth, and stamped 925S for Sterling. Nice Size, this Excellent Enamel Bracelet is a little over ¾" wide and 7 1/8" long. It fits a medium sized woman's wrist, and is very wearable and comfortable. Condition is ...

$110 USDLa Paglia Sterling Floral Earrings Book Piece c1950s

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Here's the Timeless, Classic Beauty of Alphonse La Paglia. He designed for George Jensen until 1950. Fred Rezazadeh tells us "...La Paglia was an exceptionally talented designer, and his silver designs showing Continental and Scandinavian influences are among the best modern jewelry produced in America". You'll find these lovely earrings featured on p.239 of Schiffer's "Silver Jewelry Designs". Full Hallmarked, including a hallmark on one of the earrings that we haven't seen before. These ...

$175 USDLawrence Pooyouma ~ Hopi Overlay ~ Sterling Silver Bolo ~ Ram’s Head

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Here's a Stunning Heavy Sterling Silver Bolo Tie hand wrought by Lawrence Pooyouma, son of Allen Pooyouma. It exhibits his expertise at deep saw work, and even, concise chisel work. Mr Pooyouma began smithing in 1975, and died in 1991. He worked at Hopicrafts. This Exceptional Bolo is stamped and signed for Lawrence and Hopicrafts. It was tested for Sterling Silver. It has the nice, heavy Sterling bolo tips, and a leather strap. Nice Size, this heavy gauge Sterling Silver work of Art is 2 3/8" x ...

$225 USDWilson Begay ~ Sterling Silver Overlay ~ Heavy Vintage Bracelet

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Here's an Exceptional Sterling Silver Bracelet from the work bench of Wilson Begay. It features an unusual flowing motif of Silver Overlay. It is stamped with Wilson Begay's touch mark, and also stamped Sterling. This Handsome Bracelet measures 1" wide. It is 5 3/8" long with a 1 1/16th" gap. It fits a medium sized woman's wrist, and it is adjustable. Nice weight, it weighs in at 66gms. Well over 2 oz. Condition is Vintage Excellent.

$195 USDAl Nez ~ Navajo Sterling Silver & Turquoise ~ Tufa Cast Bracelet

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Here's an Exquisite, Contemporary Native American work of Art. Hand Wrought in his Award Winning Tufa Cast style, Mr. Nez exhibits the reason he is the proud recipient of over 35 Ribbons. This Beautiful Bracelet features a Single, Gorgeous Piece of Turquoise with matrix. It has an elegant crooked design that we particularly love, as it remains in view, even with long sleeves. The incised lines add interest, and the smoothed out segments add contrast. Signed Al Nez, and stamped Sterling. Nice ...

$120 USDBernard Dawahoya ~ Hopi Overlay ~ Sterling Silver Earrings

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Here's a Lovely pair of Earrings by the very important Hopi artisan, Bernard Dawahoya. These earrings are small in size, but large in design and quality workmanship. Examining the skillful saw work and even chisel work, you can tell that this man was a master of his craft. Of course, you can easily find lots of documentation for Mr. Dawahoya. These earrings bear Bernard Dawahoya's hallmark, and were tested for sterling silver. These dynamic earrings measure ½" x 5/8" Condition is ...

$95 USDFrank Patania Sr ~ CWGA ~ Colorado or Connecticut Golf Association ~ Sterling Medal/Pendant

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Here's an interesting slice of Golf history sure to interest someone. This Medal or Pendant was hand wrought by legendary Frank Patania Sr in 1961 for one of these women's golf organization. We have no way of knowing which one. Both of these organizations, formed in the early 1900's, have a proud history born of pioneer spirit. At a time when a "woman's place was in the home", these women hit the golf course, and formed a golf club that is going strong today. This handsome medal is typical of Mr ...

$125 USDDavid Andersen Norway ~ Modernist Double Carnelian ~ Sterling Silver Ring

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Here's a Simply Elegant Ring hand wrought by Willy Winnaess for David Andersen. It features matching Carnelian Spheres with the bypass design so very popular in the 1960s. This Handsome ring is fully marked with David Andersen's hallmarks, and the touch mark for Willy Winnaess. Nice Size, the spheres are 8mm in diameter. The width at the back is slightly less than ¼". It is size 6 ¾ - 7, and sits about 3/8" high off the finger. Condition is Vintage Excellent

$195 USDFred Harvey Era ~ Sterling Silver & Turquoise ~ Large Sunflower Plant ~ Brooch Pin

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Here's a Beautiful and Very Unusual Sterling Silver Brooch from the famous Fred Harvey era. We've handled hundreds of pieces of this genre, but we've never seen this pin before. It features a single, glowing, high grade Turquoise cabochon as the sunflower face, surrounded by a beaded edge. The plant leaves are stamped or domed, and finished off with a smooth back sheet, and then individually soldered on a main stem. It is unmarked and tested for Sterling Silver. This Lovely brooch, circa 1940s ...

$895 USDRay Tracey ~ Signature Necklace ~ Inlaid Turquoise/Sugilite ~ Sterling Silver ~ Double Sided

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Here's an Outstanding Work of Art by World Famous Ray Tracey. We've handled lots of Ray Tracey pieces, but this is one of the very few Signature pieces we've had. Signature pieces can be one of a kind, or part of a numbered series. They are hand signed by Ray Tracey, unlike his studio jewelry that bears his stamp. This Fabulous Necklace is double sided and offers numerous options for wear. The tufa cast/hand wrought chain is also double sided, and can easily be removed for wear with other ...

$350 USDOrville Tsinnie ~ Navajo Sterling Silver ~ Modern Large Bracelet

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Here's a Superb Bracelet from the work bench of multiple award winning Navajo artisan, Orville Tsinnie. This is a Bold 3-dimensional bracelet, skillfully hand wrought. Mr Tsinnie executed an interesting stamping technique that rendered the surface of this piece textural, rather like an Armadillo. There are smooth, stamped accents to the texture that enhances the overall design. This wonderful bracelet is a "statement" piece, and a credit to Mr Tsinnie's legacy of design. Fully Signed for Orville ...

$295 USDRaymond Quam ~ Inlay Chief w/Head dress ~ Sterling Silver Bolo Tie

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Here's a Handsome Bola Tie, Hand Wrought in Sterling Silver, and Inlaid with Turquoise, Shell, and organic materials (possibly horn or tortoise). This Indian Chief with head dress is Raymond Quam's Signature Motif. Mr. Quam adds lots of detail to his Chief's head dresses, and his faces are just wonderful. This Terrific Bolo is signed in etched script, R Q Zuni, and tested for Sterling Silver. Nice Size, this Exceptional Work of Zuni Art measures 2 1/8" from the base of the orange spiney oyster ...

$145 USDDanish Modern ~ Dansk Guldsmede Hanvaerk ~ Sterling Earrings ~ 1960s

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Here's an Exquisite pair of 1960s Denmark Sterling Silver Earrings. They feature the Sleek, Sophisticated Style that Scandinavia is famous for. They're Elegant, yet Sensual too. We've haven't seen these earrings before. They were made at the Dansk Guldsmede Hanvaerk that was in operation from 1964 to 1973 in Copenhagen. They bear the hallmark for that Guild, and are stamped 925 for Sterling Silver. These Exceptional Earrings measure 1 ¼" by 7/8". The Clip On findings are very comfortable, ...

$265 USDMazer ~ Amethyst Crystal and Rhinestone ~ Sterling Silver ~ Pin Brooch ~ 1940s

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Here's a Fabulous Heavy Sterling Silver Pin Brooch made by the Mazer Bros Co during the WWII era. This Beauty features a nice big bright Amethyst Crystal accented by bright sparkly clear rhinestones, lavender baguettes, and other fancy shaped amethyst stones. Look closely at the skill and care taken to give this piece its eye catching appeal. The larger stones are prong set and open backed. The fancies are accented by tiny clear rhinestones set in between them. The sturdy setting for the large ...

$145 USDVictoria Brilanti Taxco Sterling Double Heart Pin or Pendant c 1948

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Here's a Striking solid Sterling Silver Pin Brooch or Pendant made by Ana Nunez de Brilanti for Victoria, her shop in Taxco, Mexico. Morrill and Berk devote an entire chapter in their "Mexico Silver" book to this remarkable woman. Her hallmarks are well documented in Bille Hougart's book, "The Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks". This handsome, heavy pin measures 1 11/16" x 2 1/8", and weighs 21.3 gms. That's almost 2/3 oz. Condition is Excellent. There is a decidedly golden cast ...

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