This lot of FIFTEEN Native American handmade jewelry pieces that were created by artists of Zuni, Navajo (Diné) and Hopi descent. Due to the nature of a lot, it is a final sale. We are only listing them in a lot because we do not have time to list them individually. Each and every piece is in excellent vintage condition with no damage to the Sterling Silver or other Materials and are ready to be worn or resold. The pieces are as described below. THERE ARE 15 PIECES NOT INCLUDING THE TWO MAGAZINES and THE TURQUOISE COUNTING AS ONLY ONE ITEM, HERE FOLKS. THE TOTAL WEIGHT OF JUST THE STERLING SILVER JEWELRY PIECES IS A WHOPPING 438 GRAMS / 15-1/2 OZ WHICH IS JUST UNDER A POUND!!!!! THIS IS A GREAT COMBINATION OF JEWELRY!!! ALL JEWELRY ITEMS ARE STERLING SILVER UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN THEIR DESCRIPTIONS BELOW. EVERYTHING IS IN EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION WITH SOME LIKE NEW. PLEASE REVIEW PHOTOS AND FEEL FREE TO ASK US ANY QUESTIONS. NOTE THAT SOME OF THE BRACELETS ARE DUPLICATED IN THE PHOTOS. TWO SAND CAST BRACELETS ONE SIGNED BY A NAVAJO ARTIST AND ONE UNSIGNED POSSIBLY ZUNI. Two sand cast bracelets with NATURAL turquoise stones. Both sterling heavy sterling silver. The three stone bracelet has high domed turquoise and measures 1-1/2″ wide with an inside of 5″ from end to end plus a 1-1/4 opening. The 5 stone Juan De Dios style measures 1-1/2″ wide with an inside of 6″ from end to end plus a 1 opening. The stones in this bracelet show a lot of age and are severely cracked although still secure in their settings. NEEDS A BIT OF TLC IF YOU INTEND TO SELL IT. TWO CORAL BRACELETS SIGNED BY NAVAJO AND ZUNI ARTISTS. The larger having 10 pieces of beautiful coral and measuring 1-1/8″ wide with an inside of 5-3/8″ from end to end plus a 1 opening. Signed “A Navajo” from what we can see. It does have wear on the inside making it difficult to see. The narrow bracelet has 10 small coral and measures just under 3/8″ wide with an inside of 5-1/4″ from end to end plus 1 opening. FOUR ADDITIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN HANDMADE BRACELETS. Shadow box measures 1-1/4″ wide with an inside of 5-1/4″ from end to end plus a 1 opening. This piece is unsigned. The contemporary inlay Spiny Oyster, Lapis and Turquoise inlay is signed by Rick Tolino (Navajo). It is 3/4″ wide and is 7″ long. Vintage Hopi Overlay with single square turquoise stone marked “Sterling” measures 7/8″ wide with an inside of 5-1/4″ from end to end plus a 1 opening. Navajo stamped bracelet THE ONLY ONE THAT IS NOT STERLING SILVER is marked VT and measures 3/4″ wide with an inside 5-7/8″ from end to end plus 1-1/4 opening. ADDITIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN HANDMADE JEWELRY ITEMS. Coral Cluster Ring: face is 1-1/2″ long by 1″ wide approximately 6-1/2 and is signed DB Sterling for Dean Brown Navajo. Roadrunner Bolo Tie Zuni Inlay with Inlaid tips. Measures 3-1/4″ by 1-1/2″ unsigned with a Bennett Pat Pend 331. Zuni Spiny Oyster Inlay Butterfly pin measures 1-3/4 long and very high quality craftsmanship. Early Hat Pin with the Navajo Austin Wilson mark on the corn which we believe may have been repurposed from something else. Known for making serving sets it could have come from something like that and made into this pin. The corn ALONE measures 2-1/2″ long by 1-3/4″ wide. Small Cast Knifewing pendant measures 1-1/2″ long by 1-1/8″ wide and is unmarked Zuni. Contemporary bead necklace measures 16 from end to end and graduate slightly. One dozen, which we are counting as one item drilled turquoise stones. TWO ARIZONA HWY’S MAGAZINES IN EXCELLENT UNUSED BUT SHELF WORN CODITION. For those of you that are interested in learning more about the jewelry we are including two of the most important Arizona Highways on the subject of Native American Jewelry from the 1970’s. Great earning potential with pieces that are newer and signed as well as some older ones that are not signed. The item “Vintage Native American Turquoise Sterling Silver Jewelry Lot Zuni Navajo 15 pcs” is in sale since Sunday, February 26, 2017. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Native American\Other Native American Jewelry”. The seller is “silveracrossborders” and is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Jewelry Type: Lot
- Metal: Sterling Silver
- Main Stone: Turquoise
- Country of Origin: USA
- Tribal Affiliation: Navajo & Zuni
- Signed?: Signed
- Brand: Handmade
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States