Gorgeous Natural Bisbee Turquoise, rare green/teal shades. Vintage handcrafted Native American silver art. Photos are part of the items condition description. Listing is for bracelet only. Signed by David or Dennis Nez. Genuine Lavendar Pit Bisbee Turquoise. Natural untreated gem, 29mm x 26mm size. Cuff is 1&7/8″ high/wide at front peak, 3/8″ at very ends. Cuff measures 5&1/2 from end to end on inside. Currently sized to fit a 7 wrist. Size can be slightly adjusted. Best for wrists sizes; 6.25″ to 7&1/4″. Weighs 40 g rams. Thank you for stopping by?? Bisbee Turquoise is known for its reddish/browm matrix and smokey deep blue color. Enlarged photos will exaggerate surface marks. Please do not confuse reflections in photos with damage. Ddition to any collec. PLEASE ASK ANY AND ALL QUESTIONS! In a smoke free store. You can expect your jewelry to be packaged well. Thank you for looking! This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Bracelets & Charms”. The seller is “littlequanvtradingpost” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada.
As a child of the southwest during the 70’s, I was lucky to experience many family road trips. My mother had an extreme love for Navajo jewelry, so our stops often included Navajo reservations where silversmiths worked directly with the Chiefs. This is one of those pieces. I remember her only wearing her collection pieces a few times and they spent most of their time safely locked away. This is a very large piece measuring 34 inches and weighing 263 grams. Most certainly one of a kind. I have had a few of her pieces inspected and valued by a respected dealer in Tucson, Arizona. Your squash blossom necklace was made by a Navajo silversmith. The Navajo are a Native American people of the Southwestern United States, and are now known as Dine` which means The People. The term “squash blossom” refers to the blossom shapes attached to the turquoise cabochons. There are several different schools of thought about how the name “squash blossom” came about. The Navajo/Dine word “Chil Bitan” translates to bead which spreads out. The pomegranate was a symbol of Granada and Spain. The Spanish and Mexican men and women who wanted to dress up their appearance would wear a small silver version of this symbol to decorate their blouses, capes, and pants. In addition, this design was also on the buttons of soldiers’ uniforms. The crescent or horse shoe shape at the bottom of the necklace is called a naja. The Navajo/Dine` learned silversmithing from the Spaniards in the early 1880’s, who taught the Navajo this form. The Navajo/Dine` had already borrowed the Spanish crescent moon and star symbol, which was attached to the horse’s bridle on the center of the animal’s forehead. Navajo/Dine’ artists then simplified this theme, often to a plain crescent shape. Silversmithing techniques were brought to the New World by the Spanish and taught to the people of Mexico. By the 1850’s, the Native American peoples in the Four Corners region (Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico) had acquired some silver work from Mexican craftsmen through trading. The turquoise featured in your squash blossom necklace is Bisbee Turquoise from the “Lavender” Pit in Bisbee, Arizona. The name “Lavender” originated from a politician’s name, not the color of the reddish/brown/lavender host rock. Aside from you indicating to me the variety of turquoise, I examined both the color and host rock to verify the turquoise’s source. Some of the stones appear to be Persian, which is often confused for Bisbee. Persian has a shiny black chert host rock, and is usually higher domed. In this case, these stones do not detract from the value of this squash blossom necklace. From your photographs, the stones in your necklace are natural and have not been stabilized. There are crevasses and an uneven surface across the face of the stones. If the stones were stabilized, those voids would be filled with resin/epoxy. This observation is consistent for the 7 stones in the naja and the 12 stones in the blossoms. It is estimated that approximately 85% of all turquoise has been stabilized and only 15% is natural and hard enough cut and shaped to be used directly in jewelry. The beads in your necklace are called bench beads. Bench beads are partially manufactured and partially handmade. The beads start off as small silver discs, which are hand pounded into a half shell. Two halves are then hand soldered together and holes are then drilled through the beads. This squash blossom necklace appears to have been created in the 1970’s. Leaf embellishments were widely used in the 1970’s. As you may have noticed, prices for squash blossom necklaces in Galleries and on the Internet vary greatly. In conducting my comparables, I pay for subscription websites. These research websites give actual recent sales information of squash blossom necklaces that have similar weight and characteristics of your squash blossom necklace. Fair Market Value is defined as the price one would have to pay for a similar necklace in a retail store. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Necklaces & Pendants”. The seller is “e51534″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
Vintage and Museum Quality Specialists. Vintage and Museum Quality. This is an astounding vintage Navajo turquoise silver squash blossom necklace. This phenomenal necklace contains 17 Bisbee turquoise stones that are chunky and large. The average stone measures around 5/8″ X 3/8″. Surrounding each stone are stunning silver works that include sun stampings, ropes, raindrops and detailed silver leaves. Located at the bottom is a fabulous double silver shank naja pendant that measures around 2-1/2″ X 2-5/8″. Resting throughout the rest of the necklace are fascinating handmade round silver beads with a traditional silver clasp. The length of the necklace measures around 27. Make Us an Offer! All Other Museum Items. If the item breaks we will repair it for FREE. We are flexible and are happy to work with you! All international orders will cost only 12.00. We also will work with international buyers to help them not pay as much going through the process. Do you own a store? Nativo Arts wants to work with you! We are the #1 supplier to stores who want to sell the best and finest Native American jewelry. Make us offers today by clicking the blue make offer button at the top of the page! Nativo Arts was established to offer the largest selection of the best quality vintage Native American jewelry in the world, for the best prices. It has taken decades to acquire the collection that we offer to the world today. From A-list celebrities to average Joe’s, we work with everyone from all walks of life. Nativo Arts has supplied a vast number of movies with the best quality Native American jewelry. It is important to respect Native American culture and to realize how much difficulty and hard work an artist puts into a piece. We thank you for your interest and we are happy to work with you! “The Largest and BEST Collection of Museum Quality Vintage Native American Jewelry in the World”. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Necklaces & Pendants”. The seller is “nativo-arts” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
Vintage and Museum Quality Specialists. Vintage and Museum Quality. This is a magnificent vintage Navajo large chunky turquoise silver squash blossom necklace. This incredible necklace contains 18 outstanding large chunky Bisbee turquoise stones with the average stone measuring around 1/2″ X 3/8″. Surrounding each stone are incredible silver works that include ropes, wave works and raindrops. The beautiful double silver shank naja pendant measures around 3-1/4″ X 3″. Resting throughout the rest of the impeccble squash blossom necklace are wonderful handmade round silver beads with a traditional silver clasp. I just love all of the incredible old natural patina on this squash blossom necklace. The length of the necklace measures around 31. Make Us an Offer! All Other Museum Items. If the item breaks we will repair it for FREE. We are flexible and are happy to work with you! All international orders will cost only 12.00. We also will work with international buyers to help them not pay as much going through the process. Do you own a store? Nativo Arts wants to work with you! We are the #1 supplier to stores who want to sell the best and finest Native American jewelry. Make us offers today by clicking the blue make offer button at the top of the page! Nativo Arts was established to offer the largest selection of the best quality vintage Native American jewelry in the world, for the best prices. It has taken decades to acquire the collection that we offer to the world today. From A-list celebrities to average Joe’s, we work with everyone from all walks of life. Nativo Arts has supplied a vast number of movies with the best quality Native American jewelry. It is important to respect Native American culture and to realize how much difficulty and hard work an artist puts into a piece. We thank you for your interest and we are happy to work with you! “The Largest and BEST Collection of Museum Quality Vintage Native American Jewelry in the World”. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Necklaces & Pendants”. The seller is “nativo-arts” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
1960: (or Earlier) RARE & STUNNING Navajo Sterling Silver BISBEE TURQUOISE Pendant with Chain. Pendant Measures just over 1 & 1/2 Inches Top to Bottom INCLUDING LARGE INTEGRATED BALE and just over 1 & 6/8 Inches Wide. Back of the Pendant, Photo 3. Signed: with a Stylized W and STERLING. Artist not known to me. Markings are Tiny and had to be magnified to Photograph. The Ornate, THICK Sterling Silver Setting is one of the most Beautiful and Labor Intensive, I have ever seen. A High Quality and Choice BISBEE TURQUOISE Stone is Bezel Set. The Bisbee Turquoise Mine in Arizona has been depleted for quite some time and is no longer available & BISBEE is considered RARE. The 29 Inch Rolo Link Early Vintage Sterling Chain came to me with Pendant. Signed: STERLING on Clasp. It is long but can be changed or used for layering with this Pendant. I do not separate Original Items. A Rare and Unique Beauty. THANK YOU FOR VIEWING. MORE NATIVE AMERICAN AND OTHER FINE LISTINGS. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Necklaces & Pendants”. The seller is “crackleberrypie” and is located in this country: CA. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada.
New Sterling Silver Rare Green Bisbee Turquoise. Made by Native American Navajo Artist Geraldine James. The famous Bisbee Arizona “Lavender Pit” mine is known worldwide for its massive size and the host rock does have a natural Red/Brown or some say lavender color; most Bisbee turquoise formed in and near this same host limestone material. The lavender name is so appropriate but is actually referencing a Phelps Dodge executive from when the mine was fully operational. (the mine closed in the 1970’s). Native American jewelry such as this piece is hand made and will show evidence of tool marks, scratches, pits and other. Small flaws in the silver and stones. Please look at all of the pictures as we use high resolution images that should capture the small details of the item that you will receive. Natural turquoise gemstones such as this piece from the Bisbee mine are extremely collectable and rare. This Bisbee Turquoise gem weighs approximately 22.8 carats. This gemstone is NOT stabilized or treated, only mined, backed, carved and polished. The turquoise is cut following the natural contours of the raw nugget or vein; some dips and irregularities are intentionally created or left. The Pendant is approx. Not including the bail. & 27 MM wide. Bisbee stone is approx. 27.5 mm long and 18 mm wide. Stamped Sterling & G James. For size reference we usually include US. Coins and currency A Dime is approx. 17.5 MM or 11/16 A Silver Dollar is approx. 37.5 MM in diameter (Just under 1 ½) A penny is just under 19 MM approx. ¾ A Quarter is approx. 24 MM or 15/16″ A half dollar is just over 30 MM or just under 1 ¼” A Nickel is approx. Listing and template services provided by inkFrog. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Necklaces & Pendants”. The seller is “sdavid_sterling” 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, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Republic of, Malaysia, Brazil, 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, Ecuador, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Vietnam, Uruguay.
SQUASH BLOSSOM NECKLACE (although this does not have the typical “squash blossoms” it is considered that style/type of necklace by some collectors of this style of jewelry). The styling of this necklace is very rare. Hallmarked by artist: See photo for artist’s hallmark. 100% sterling silver thru-out the entire necklace. Ornate sterling silver handwork 100% HANDMADE. Please note: There is some tarnishing on the sterling which is to be expected on pre-owned sterling. Genuine NATURAL Turquoise from the BISBEE mine in Arizona. Gorgeous brilliant blue turquoise with LOTS of smoky black matrix swirling thru-out the HUMONGOUS stones, hence, the name “SMOKY BISBEE” turquoise. Like your turquoise stones HUMONGOUS, BOLD & BRAZEN? Then this is for you!! 29 clasp to clasp. Please study size of necklace referring to the quarter-of-a-dollar in the photos. This is a HUMONGOUS necklace. Please, please make sure you are seeking a necklace of these GIGANTIC PURPORTIONS prior to purchasing. YES this is extremely heavy. Please do not return because this is too heavy for you to wear comfortably. This is “wearable” if you enjoy almost 300 grams around your neck!!!! Size of bottom setting: 2 3/4″ x 2 1/2″ JUMBO SIZE. Side settings slightly vary from 2 1/4″ x 1 5/8″ to 1 5/8″ x 1 5/8″ HUGE (just so you know before you open your package from me). This is HUGE, bold, “showy” necklace around the neckline. M B – HARLEY. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Necklaces & Pendants”. The seller is “rustic-moon” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
Stunning Vintage Native American Sterling Silver Bisbee Turquoise Bolo Tie Pendant. Pendant: 4.6 inches by 3.3 inch. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Necklaces & Pendants”. The seller is “pearlybear” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
1970s unique one-of-a-kind design by Bisbee Bob (Robert Bradberry). This great looking pendant features a custom cut, arched shaped, level top, smooth bezel set Turquoise Mountain Turquoise polished cab on top and a triangular cut smooth bezel set Orange Spiny Oyster Shell cab on the bottom. The colors are amazing. The turquoise & spiny oyster cabs are surrounded by fabulous custom hand tooled sterling silver dimensional designs. Condition is vintage pre owned with light patina (exactly as seen in photos) Very rare to find a Bisbee Bob Pendant anymore. Bisbee Bob is Anglo Robert Bradberry (deceased 2009). Robert Bradberrys original shop was located in the Bisbee Grand Hotel in Bisbee, Arizona and it was called “Bisbee Bob’s”. Pendant Size: 2 ¼ long x 1 3/8 wide and weighs: 21.27 grams. Hallmarks: Bisbee Bob, Sterling. Because I take plenty of photos and. I have done my best to describe this item accurately and in as much detail possible (with photos as well). PLEASE SEE ALL PHOTOS BEFORE PURCHASING AS THEY ARE ONE OF THE BIGGEST PARTS OF THE DESCRIPTION AND CONDITION. Of course with anything vintage, normal cosmetic wear, patina, etc. Can be expected and often times can add to the character of the piece. The item “Rare 70’s Bisbee Bob Pendant Turquoise Mountain Turquoise & Spiny Oster” is in sale since Friday, July 2, 2021. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Native American\Necklaces & Pendants”. The seller is “rwfisherman” and is located in Maricopa, Arizona. This item can be shipped to United States.
Rare Water web bisbee old Pawn Silver Turquoise Ring. From my personal collection. This is truly a one of a kind stone! Ive spent years collecting Turquoise and this stone is amazing. High Domed, Water Webbed Bisbee Stone! The stone has a nice stripe of quartz at the top portion of the ring. Rings total weight 12.03g. The ring is unsigned. A great collectors piece. Any questions feel free to ask. The item “RARE Quartz inclusion HIGH GRADE BISBEE Turquoise Ring! Sz 7.5 COLLECTORS Piece” is in sale since Friday, January 1, 2021. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Native American\Rings”. The seller is “kristopheoffil_0″ and is located in Hampton, Virginia. This item can be shipped to United States.
