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Showing posts with label Navajo jewelry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Navajo jewelry. Show all posts

Saturday, December 12, 2015

Double-Strand Melon Heishi, Kingman Turquoise, and Jet Necklace fromNew Mexico





Melon shell heishi was strung with Kingman turquoise and jet to create this gorgeous piece. Kingman turquoise and jet is strung every half inch and enhances the creams and tans of the melon heishi. The necklace drapes gracefilly off the neckline and is 12.25 inches long.

Thursday, December 10, 2015

Renee Begay: Sterling Silver Moneyclip









Signed by the artist Renee Begay, this moneyclip measures 1-7/8 inches by 3/4 inches and weighs 18.9 grams, total.




Sunday, December 6, 2015

Natural Orange Branch Coral Necklace









This is a natural (not dyed) orange branch coral single-strand, graduated necklace. It measures 23.75" long including clasp. These coral "beads" came from a vintage necklace that was broken. They were restrung using a heavy 19-strand beading wire so the necklace should be good and sturdy for a lifetime now. Sterling silver findings (crimp bead covers, jump rings and lobster clasp) were also used. The clasp is stamped .925. 




Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Charles Loloma Ring













Originally purchased from a collector in the Dallas area. He in turn 
purchased it from the Loloma museum. The ring is sized to 11 and 
I had the previous owner do a professional cleaning. The turquoise 
is Number 8 spiderweb.