Vintage Navajo Turquoise Sand Cast Sterling Silver Belt Buckle. RARE 3D Relief Peyote Bird / Water Bird Design. Hallmarked M T by Renowned Navajo Silversmith Melvin Thompson. XRF Gun Tested as Sterling Silver. Size 3 1/4″ x 2 1/4″ Total Buckle Weight 53 grams. The item “Rare Vintage Navajo Turquoise Sand Cast Sterling Silver Belt Buckle OLD PAWN” is in sale since Sunday, August 2, 2020. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Native American\Other Native American Jewelry”. The seller is “dati_3883″ and is located in Tucson, Arizona. This item can be shipped to United States.
This listing features a rare vintage sterling silver and lapis ring, made by renowned Navajo Artist, Tommy Jackson. This Beautifully designed ring features a long blue lapis stone set in a tall sawtooth bezel. The stone is in mint condition and has an amazing dark blue hue with several specks of lapis spotted throughout. The stone is quite beautiful up close with tons of character and sits rather high on the finger. It sticks up and out of the bezel just a tad, showing off Jacksons cutting and polishing skills. The bezel is in perfect condition with no dings or dents, and where its forged together on one side its completely invisible. A real beauty, this ring was very well made and taken care of over the years. The sand cast band is worthy of bragging rights as well. At the back center it starts off as a single shank and as it nears the sides of the band it splits into a double shank with curling silver works. At the back of the ring face where it is forged to the bottom of the bezel, it extends all the way past the north and south ends of the stone with more curling silver works protruding from under the stone. A super rare design by Jackson in perfect condition! The sand cast band is thick, sturdy, and in perfect round shape. This ring is waiting to be cherished and enjoyed for now…. And handed down to loved ones later. A lovely addition to any Native American jewelry collection…. Or the perfect piece to start one! Size – 6.5. Weight – 7 Grams. Face of ring measures – 1-3/16 long by 3/8 wide. Stone measures – 1-1/8 long by just over 1/4 wide. Band measures – just under 1/8 wide at bottom center, and 5/16 wide where the double shank meets the sides of the ring. Signed by Artist – YES, Navajo Master Silversmith, Tommy Jackson. Stamped Sterling – YES, tested and verified. Later Mid-Century, Early 1970s- Early 1980s. Condition – Preowned, in excellent vintage condition with original lapis stone, and aged patina, ready for daily wear. I treat every item as if it were my own. Extra bubble wrap and packing materials are used to ensure a safe arrival to its new owner. Please see all 12 photos!! Enlarge them and study them. Ask any questions you may have. Im always here to help and I respond quickly and nicely. THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING AUTHENTIC NATIVE AMERICAN JEWELRY! The item “RARE Vintage Navajo Tommy Jackson Sterling Silver Sand Cast Gem Grade Lapis Ring” is in sale since Tuesday, May 26, 2020. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Native American\Rings”. The seller is “native-obsession” and is located in Burgaw, North Carolina. This item can be shipped to United States.
Look at the amazing craftsmanship and design on this piece. It is handmade and signed by multi award winning Navajo artist Richard Tsosie. Richard Tsosie is well known for his tufa cast work. Many say he and his brother Boyd Tsosie are the best at tufa casting. This is truly a museum quality piece. The inside measurement from tip to tip is roughly 5 1/2, the opening gap measurement between the tips is roughly 1 3/8 and it weighs a massive 165.6 grams. This rare piece will make an excellent addition to any jewelry collection. The item “HUGE Rare Navajo RICHARD TSOSIE Sterling Tufa Cast Multi Gem Cuff Bracelet 165+G” is in sale since Thursday, October 31, 2019. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Native American\Bracelets”. The seller is “my2shadows45″ and is located in Dearborn, Michigan. This item can be shipped to United States.
Jewelry Type: Bracelets
Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
Main Stone: Multi-Stone
Brand: Unbranded
Modified Item: Yes
Featured Refinements: Navajo Sterling Silver Jewelry
Beautiful Vintage Navajo Sterling Squash Blossom Bench Bead Necklace CAST RARE. A fantastic, Old necklace in great condition. This is part of a fantastic collection of Navajo Jewelry. This was a collection put together over many years. I have not polished ANY of the pieces and will leave that up to the new owner because I know some people like the old patina. The collection is from a wealthy estate in Washington, DC. Dimensions: 23 3/4″ long, Crescent is 2 1/4″ wide. Weight: 131.8 grams. Check out my other items! Be sure to add me to your favorites list! I’m always happy to provide additional photos and details, and I respond to all emails very quickly. If you receive your item and have questions, please let me know. I do my very best to provide excellent customer service. Items are returnable if I have made a mistake in the listing and the item is not as described. Please see the photos as they are considered part of the description. The item “Beautiful Vintage Navajo Sterling Squash Blossom Bench Bead Necklace CAST RARE” is in sale since Tuesday, April 28, 2020. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Native American\Necklaces & Pendants”. The seller is “marylandestates” and is located in Columbia, Maryland. This item can be shipped to United States, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Bangladesh, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Paraguay, Uruguay.
This hand made sand cast sterling silver and turquoise cuff, was made by a talented Navajo artist and signed with the initials HB. There is some uncertainty about the identity of the artist that made this cuff. The centerpiece is a beautiful natural green turquoise cabochon with chocolate brown matrix. My best assessment is green Royston turquoise. The cab is domed, highly polished and securely set in the saw tooth bezel. The cuff has diamond shaped terminals, deeply chiseled sides, stamp work and detailed, stamped rain beads. The back is signed “H B” and “sterling”. Inside circumference: 5″ Gap: 1 1/4″ (not adjustable due to thickness of the silver). Width at widest part: 5/8 Weight in grams about 24. The cuff is signed HB as pictured. These are the initials used by iHarvey Begay (see below for more information about this famous, important artist and his hallmarks). Harrison Bitsue also signs with these initials, and an arrow, but there is no arrow on this piece. I have ruled out. Henry Baca and Heidi Bigknife – the only other HB artists listed in Bille Hougart’s book, based on font and style of work. Please make your own determination about the artist and send me your best offer accordingly. Please read on for more information about the two most likely makers. About Harvey Begay’s hallmark : Master artist Harvey Begay (RIP 2009) typically signed with HB conjoined letters, usually on a plate, although he used a variety of hallmarks. In “Hallmarks of the Southwest” by Barton Wright, it does show that Harvey Begay sometimes signed H B (not conjoined) with a font that matches this piece. Harvey worked in many styles, including traditional sand and tufa casting, lost wax casting, as well as more modern styles like his famous father, Kenneth Begay. The following excerpt about Harvey Begay is from Bille Hougart’s “Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks”. He worked briefly at the White Hogan with his father in jewelry silversmithing and design before opening his own shop, The Navajo Craftsman, in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. His design style and creative motifs are often described as outgrowths of his father’s strong influence. In 2005 Begay was named an Arizona living treasure. Harvey’s work is highly collectible and is displayed in galleries and museums throughout the world. He also had a lively career in aviation during the Vietnam war, and later was a fighter jet test pilot for McDonnell Douglas. About Harrison Bitsue: a skilled Navajo jewelry maker who has been active since 1980. He learned from his father and also extended family members including Harry Morgan and Robert Chee. He signs in more than one way, but sometimes with HB and an arching arrow. His style is typically traditional sand cast work , sometimes with set turquoise stones. (per Perry Null website). Harrison Bitsue (or an unknown maker with these initials). I would appreciate hearing from an. Source about the identity of this artist. A quick google search turned up other traditional sand cast pieces by Harvey that were signed in his more usual manner, so he did indeed do some traditional sand cast jewelry. Harrison Bitsue also does quality sand cast jewelry, with influence from fine silversmiths as mentioned above. The HB is a match, although there is no arrow, and the style of jewelry would fit his style. So the bottom line is. Please make your own determination about the artist and make me an offer accordingly. I appreciate respectful feedback if you have read this entire listing and have helpful information to contribute. Items are enlarged to show detail. I leave patina intact so you can decide to polish or not. Any mention of type of turquoise is my best assessment; Please draw your own conclusions. If happy, please leave 5 star feedback. Thank you for looking! Please see my other listings. The item “RARE HARVEY BEGAY NAVAJO STERLING SILVER SAND CAST GREEN TURQUOISE CUFF BRACELET” is in sale since Thursday, December 12, 2019. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Native American\Bracelets”. The seller is “turquoise_cache” and is located in Littleton, Colorado. This item can be shipped to United States.
15.8 Grams Beautiful Hamdmade Old Pawn Navajo Rare Blue Matrix High Grade Turquoise Tufa Cast Ring Size 9. The item “Old Pawn Navajo Rare Blue Matrix High Grade Turquoise Tufa Cast Ring Size 9″ is in sale since Tuesday, February 4, 2020. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Native American\Other Native American Jewelry”. The seller is “jc.tri-57″ and is located in Lawrence, Kansas. This item can be shipped to United States.
Handmade by Navajo artist Kevin Yazzie. This sterling silver tufa cuff bracelet features an amazing rare, natural rare gem grade Damele stone, the stone is a beautiful green and an amazing brown webbed matrix. The stone sits in a smooth bezel. The silver work on this piece is AMAZING! This cuff is made completely by hand. Kevin carved the amazing design for this bracelet onto a tufa stone and poured molten silver into the cast to yield this amazing work of wearable art. Kevin completed this cuff with a high shine. This cuff measures 6-7/8 inches with the 1-1/8 inch wrist opening included. The face of this cuff measures 1-3/8, and tapers down to 15/16 inch. The stone measures 1 inch by 1 inch. Weighs 115.2 grams. Stamped K and Sterling. The item “Damele Navajo Bracelet Sterling Silver Rare Handmade Tufa Cast By Kevin Yazzie” is in sale since Friday, February 15, 2019. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Native American\Bracelets”. The seller is “jullsbuys” and is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This item can be shipped worldwide.
RARE CHARLES LOLOMA NATIVE AMERICAN HOPI STERLING SILVER TUFA CAST CUFF BRACELET. Stunning Charles Loloma bracelet. In the 9th picture top left of the bracelet there are a few small holes on the edge. I’ve included many high quality photos – please look at all photos for exact item description and condition. This ring would make an excellent addition to any collection! Please see my other listings and follow my store for more interesting collectibles! Please expect age appropriate wear on previously owned items. The item “RARE CHARLES LOLOMA NATIVE AMERICAN HOPI STERLING SILVER TUFA CAST CUFF BRACELET” is in sale since Saturday, January 4, 2020. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Native American\Bracelets”. The seller is “salesusa” and is located in Coventry, Rhode Island. This item can be shipped worldwide.
Jewelry Type: Bracelets
Brand: Native American
Tribal Affiliation: Hopi
Metal: Sterling Silver
Featured Refinements: Native American Sterling Silver Bracelet
Look at the amazing craftsmanship and design on this piece. It is handmade and signed by the multi award winning Navajo artist RIC CHARLIE. This is truly a rare museum quality piece. Just lovely to look at even when your not wearing it. The bracelets inside measurement from tip to tip is roughly 5 1/4, the opening gap measurement between the tips is roughly 1 1/2. The widest point of the bracelet is 3/4+ and it weighs a solid 38+ grams. This piece will make an excellent addition to any jewelry collection. The item “RARE RIC CHARLIE Navajo Sterling Tufa Cast Sun & Mesa Scene Cuff Bracelet Museum” is in sale since Wednesday, June 12, 2019. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Native American\Bracelets”. The seller is “my2shadows45″ and is located in Dearborn, Michigan. This item can be shipped to United States.
Navajo Tufa Cast Belt Buckle. 2.7″ X 1.85 “. Will accept a belt of up to 1.4. 54.2 grams = 1.91 Troy ounces. (all measurements are approximate). Clarence Lee Tufa Cast Sterling Silver Belt Buckle. This Buckle was made by a talented Navajo artist using the Tufa Casting Technique to create a very beautiful Belt Buckle. It demonstrates a high level of skill in both design and jewelry construction! It is signed with the hallmark of “Clarence Lee” in script stamp as well as “(rocking)CL”. It is also stamped “Sterling”. As you may know, most of the jewelry created by Clarence Lee is contemporary and has applique. He has been making very popular jewelry since the 1970’s. Clarence loved to sell his jewelry directly to the public. On the occasions that I would see him and visit with him, he was always very outgoing and enthusiastic while he displayed and discussed his jewelry. You may not be surprised to learn that Clarence was a rodeo calf roper. I very much like sculpture and humor. Clarence had an appreciation for life and the award judges had an appreciation for his work. Dozens and dozens of awards have been awarded for this deserving artist. His work is even in the British Museum! This buckle may be best appreciated and cherished by Clarence Lee collectors that may have never see anything that he made that looks traditional. I have collect modern and contemporary art and always enjoy having items in my collection that reflect “early work” of something surprisingly different for a known artist. This buckle looks to be in fine condition. There are no dents, cracks, or noticeable scratches, etc. Take a close look with the magnifier on the picture program. The design of the Tufa Cast Silver work is what most collectors would call Classical Revival. This is a beautiful Belt Buckle that demonstrates the art of the Tufa Casting technique. I hope you are pleased with what you see… As the Navajo say, “Walk in Beauty”. I thank You and look forward to sharing a good experience! “AMERICAN INDIAN JEWELRY I” – Gregory Schaaf – Page 212. “AMERICAN INDIAN JEWELRY II: A-L” – Page 327 (7/8ths of a page). “HALLMARKS OF THE SOUTHWEST”- Barton Wright – Page 99. THE LITTLE BOOK OF SOUTHWESTERN SILVER – Billie Hougart – Page 194. “ZUNI JEWELRY” – Theda and Michael Bassman. “ZUNI THE ART AND THE PEOPLE VOLUMES 1-3″ – Barbara & Ed Bell- Volume. “KNIFEWING AND RAINBOW MAN IN ZUNI JEWELRY”. For reference only Buckle CL. The item “Rare! CLARENCE LEE signed BELT BUCKLE Navajo Indian TUFA CAST Sterling Silver” is in sale since Saturday, November 4, 2017. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Native American\Other Native American Jewelry”. The seller is “kevinshops!” and is located in Tucson, Arizona. 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, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, 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, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Guadeloupe, Luxembourg, Uruguay, Russian federation, South africa.
