This is a superb vintage Navajo michael rogers silver ring having a large oval boulder opal surrounded by a handcarved silver border with a solid wide silver band! The center stone measures around 19mm x12mm The ring face measures around 19mmx12mm The ring size is around 9.75 Sterling silver. Michael rogers One of the last Authentic California Indian Handmade jewelers, with 40 years of experience, he is a true master of his art. His handmade jewelry is loaded with rich textures, colors and design using only natural material. His artwork has a modern look but is based on old themes. Virgin Valley opal Nevada is famous for its beautiful, colorful opal. The state contains some very rich precious opal beds and has produced some spectacular and extremely valuable specimens. The Virgin Valley opal beds in northwest Humboldt County are perhaps the most famous gemstone locality in Nevada. High quality precious opal emitting a multihued rainbow of color is found replacing wood or other plant material in this remote location. The Virgin Valley Opal field is in an isolated desert area south of Highway 140 about 25 miles southwest of Denio. Precious opal was first discovered here in 1905 and a number of claims were located at that time. Exploration of these deposits has been continued intermittently by various parties since that time. The opal field lies within an area approximately 5 miles wide and 10 miles long in certain beds outcropping along the walls and slopes of Virgin Creek Valley. Geology of The Virgin Valley The Virgin Valley opal district is located in Humboldt County, Nevada, approximately 40 miles northeast of Winnemucca. The geology of the district is characterized by a series of tuffaceous sedimentary rocks of Miocene age, known as the Virgin Valley Formation. These rocks were deposited in a lake environment, and are interbedded with layers of diatomite and volcanic ash. The opal in the Virgin Valley district occurs as replacements of diatomite and volcanic ash layers. It is thought to have formed during the late Pliocene epoch, when silica-rich fluids circulated through the rocks. The uranium in the opal is thought to have been derived from nearby volcanic rocks Many opal experts consider the Virgin Valley material to be some of the best, brightest and most beautiful opal yet discovered. The Virgin Valley deposits produce a wide variety material from intensely colored crystal opal to some of the world’s finest black opal. Brilliant flashes of red, blue, yellow, green and all the rest of the rainbow emanate from these spectacular gems.
This is an exceptional Navajo Vintage sterling silver bracelet. This beautiful bracelet contains natural light green Nevada turquoise stone. (appears to be Northern Lights Turquoise) Embellished with hand carved silver leaves. There is no purity mark, however it has been tested positive for sterling silver. The inside measurement from tip to tip is approximately 5 1/2″ and the opening measurement between the tip is approximately 1-3/4″. Approximate width of the bracelet is 2-1/2. Approximate size of the stone 1″length, 1″ width (measured from center of the stone). Sturdy 18 grams in my scale. This bracelet would be a great addition to any Native American or Southwestern jewelry collection. Also this amazing bracelet is a timeless beauty with lots of good energy! SMOKE AND PET FREE ENVIRONMENT. THANK YOU FOR STOPPING BY!
Here I have a great item in a Vintage Rare Demale Green Nevada Turquoise Navajo Sterling Silver Ring. The condition is accurately shown in the pictures that I have provided. It has an amazing piece of turquoise as seen. Nice, unusual hand stamp work as seen as well. The ring is a size 6 1/2. It is about 1 long on the finger. It weighs 7.4 grams. Any questions please feel free to ask. I attempt to describe them to the best of my knowledge. However please see the pictures as they tell the whole story. In regards to turquoise identification I try to identify it the best I can based on other examples. Any letters at the end of the listings in parentheses is just an inventory code ex (ET). Sometimes there may be a delay. Please contact me before leaving any negative or neutral feedback if you have any issues. Thank You for looking! Cool, Calm, and Collectable’s. The item “Rare Demale Green Nevada Turquoise Navajo Sterling Silver Vintage Ring” is in sale since Tuesday, June 9, 2020. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Native American\Rings”. The seller is “coolcalmandcollectable” and is located in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped to United States.
VINTAGE RARE Nevada Blue GEM Turquoise FRED Harvey NAVAJO Sterling Cuff 1930. Interested in more than one item? Most of our items are Unique One-of-a-Kind and subject to availability. So we do not disappoint you with a possible out of stock item. Don’t wait we sell more Vintage Jewelry than any other Jewelry Because it is getting harder to find they stopped making it 80+ years ago! Vintage jewelry is a great way to own a small piece of history. Featuring more traditional techniques and a dark silver patina, vintage jewelry is very collectible. The age of our vintage jewelry usually ranges from the 1920’s to 1970’s, though some pieces may be older or newer. Prior to the 1960’s, artists rarely signed their jewelry- therefore most vintage pieces are unattributed unless the original owner kept records. Most of our vintage jewelry is acquired from private collections and we feel honored to pass on these treasured pieces to new owners. We recommend leaving the patina on old jewelry, as polishing can diminish the value. This is a Fred Harvey Era VERY Nevada Blue GEM Turquoise. Bracelet, Circa 1930’s from my personal collection! This old Navajo row bracelet with 3 rectangular natural Blue Gem stones is just lovely. Blue Gem has always had a special appeal with our clients, and you can see why when you look at the pretty color of the turquoise. This piece in our bracelet treasures collection measures 5 7/8″ inside with a 1″ opening and a width of 1/2. It is unsigned and dates circa 1930’s. Fits a wrist size 5 to 6.5 cuff is somewhat flexible. This Handmade cuff will become one of your favorites and is sure to become a treasured family heirloom for generations. The quality of this turquoise is second to none! One of a Kind! This is a Classic PIECE FROM DAYS GONE BY. A great-looking, extremely wearable piece from a fascinating and romantic period of Southwestern history, this bracelet was likely first acquired by a traveler on the Santa Fe railroad from a Fred Harvey Company trading post such as the Indian Room at Albuquerques Alvarado Hotel or The Hopi House at the Grand Canyon. As with Vintage Native American Pieces, some pieces may Exhibit Test Mark(s), Patina, Scratches, and Minor Dings from the Years in and out of Pawn Shops and Personal Collections. Words alone are not enough describe this extraordinary cuff so please take a look at the pictures to get a feel for this magnificent valuable masterpiece of Native American Indian craftsmanship. Fred Harvey Style (1900 1955). You will often see the term Fred Harvey era in many jewelry descriptions. There are estimated to be three distinct periods in the Fred Harvey era of dating jewelry and other Native American art objects. Others may have their own breakdown of these time periods. Early Fred Harvey era: Late 1800s 1910s [rare]. Mid Fred Harvey era: 1910s 1930s. Late Fred Harvey era: 1940s 1970s. Even so, it continued to be produced until the mid-1940s or 1950s. The Bell Trading Co. Continued on until the 1970s. Fred Harvey [1835 1901] was a prominent 19th century Native American curios entrepreneur, business man, hotel and restauranteur who fairly singlehandedly established the emerging 20th century American tourist fascination with traveling to the great American southwest and exploring the culture of Native Americans and their legacy of Native arts, jewelry and crafts. Instead of referring to the tourist jewelry from the era as Fred Harvey jewelry, it has been suggested that railroad jewelry would have been more appropriate as Harvey entered into an ingenious contract with the Santa Fe Railroad to provide a series of luxurious new eating houses along the new rail routes which were quickly crisscrossing the American southwest. Once Indian jewelers and traders realized the Anglo preference, they began catering to the Anglo tourist’s tastes by producing a full line of lightweight jewelry, much of it mass-produced with the help of specialized machinery and commercial sheet silver. There were also numerous silversmiths who insisted on making everything by hand: pounding, cutting, stamping etc. In addition to the consideration of weight, various design elements or symbols were decided upon as standard designs that would decorate most products – the Thunderbird, the arrows (crossed arrows or single arrows), the four-directions symbol, lightning zigzags, arrowheads, etc. It was perceived that these were the symbols that most tourists had in mind as belonging to the Indian realm, and consequently, many Indian jewelers would keep to the use of these symbols instead of adding their own personal touch or incorporating other aesthetics. Today, Fred Harvey era jewelry is Highly Collectible and highly sought after. Easy to wear, and generally with a fair amount of ornamentation/stamping, Fred Harvey jewelry is an enjoyable genre of Indian jewelry that takes us back 100 years and can leave us in awe! Nevada Blue Diamond Turquoise. A Rare deep blue Turquoise producing mine in Nevada, Blue Diamond was mined mostly in the 50s and 60s. The Blue Diamond Turquoise mine is hard deposit to reach and has several different diggings. It is dark blue with a black matrix of dendrites and triangle shaped black chert. Another common look of Blue Diamond Turquoise is dark blue with smoky black matrix. The blue a lot of times is a swirling of two dark blues.. It is stunning This is a classic American Turquoise Look. Named for producing some of the hardest turquoise ever found, the Blue Diamond mine is located outside of Austin, Nevada and was first mined in the 1930s. The mine is considered a hat mine of which there are very few. A hat mine is a small deposit of turquoise that you can cover with your hat. Long time area miners have been noted to have said the Blue Diamond mine yielded some of the best turquoise in Nevada. This is a VERY Rare and Very sought after highly collectible turquoise because there is SO LITTLE of it, making it as rare as hens teeth! Thanks for looking and be sure to check out my store for more selections of authentic Native American jewelry and artifacts! If you like our products, please add me to your. List or consider subscribing to our. For updates on newly listed items, sales and special promotions! We would be happy to consider reasonable offers. HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE PIECE OF JEWELRY AND GOOD INVESTMENT! Compare your own financial investments over the past ten years to investments in pieces of Native American Indian and Mexican art and antiques! If you want to add to your Vintage collection, take a look at our Handmade. Category where we have a wide selection of authentic pieces to choose from. WHAT A GREAT GIFT IDEA FOR THE NATIVE AMERICAN ARTIFACT COLLECTOR! CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC NATIVE AMERICAN. We understand the true value and nature of hand crafted Indian art. And, we recognize that it is important to know that the artist is truly a member of a Native American tribe. So, to ensure you that this is the real deal, a Certificate of Authenticity will be included with this item. IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ. We are aware of your concerns in regards to the condition of your art work upon arrival. We use safety and care every step of the way in packing and sending your item to you. International Buyers Please Note. These charges are the buyers responsibility. International Buyers are willkommen, bienvenue, ???? Statement of Authenticity: We fell in love with Native American jewelry many years ago and really appreciate the true craftsmanship that goes into the making of a piece of genuine Native American jewelry art! That is why we chose to partner up with some of the oldest and most reputable Trading Posts in the Southwest who deal directly with the Native American artisans to bring you a large selection of authentic Native American products. These artisans come from the Navajo, Zuni, Hopi and affiliate tribes on the reservations all of which our close to our home and office, so you can be assured that all our Native American products are authentic! Most of our items are One-of-a-Kind and subject to availability. We try to keep our listings up to date, but may occasionally miss one. In some cases, we can have one custom made with a two week lead time. If you like our products, please add me to your FAVORITES list. This is very important to us. It lets us know that you have received item and are happy with it. As soon as we get feedback, it leaves you feedback in return. We are always adding new items. The item “VINTAGE RARE Nevada Blue GEM Turquoise FRED Harvey NAVAJO Sterling Cuff 1930″ is in sale since Wednesday, March 4, 2020. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Native American\Bracelets”. The seller is “elkcreektradingllc” and is located in Kykotsmovi Village, Arizona. This item can be shipped worldwide.
Handmade by Navajo silversmith Andy Cadman, Andy comes from a long line of silversmiths and learned his trade from his brothers Sunshine Reeves, and Gary Reeves. Andy Cadman makes beautiful Navajo silver works of art, implementing deep hand stamped designs that cover his entire creations. This is a sterling silver Navajo handmade ring, it features a natural, rare gem grade Nevada Prince Variscite stone. The stone is a beautiful yellow/green color with a webbed matrix. The stone sits in a smooth bezel with a hand twisted rope of silver at the base. The silver work is beautiful! Andy set the stone on top of a split shank band, and added four silver drops to each side of the stone. Andy finished the silver work with a beautiful high shine. This ring is a size 8 The face of this ring measures 1-1/4 inch and the band measures 5/8 inch, and tapers down to 1/4 inch, the stone measures 1-1/8 inch by 1/2 inch. Weighs 14.4 grams Stamped A. The item “Navajo Sterling Silver Rare Gem Grade Nevada Peacock Variscite Ring Andy Cadman” is in sale since Saturday, March 9, 2019. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Native American\Rings”. The seller is “jullsbuys” and is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This item can be shipped worldwide.
Donovan Cadman is the brother of Andy Cadman, Darrell Cadman, Sunshine Reeves and the late great Gary Reeves, they are all artists who create some of the finest Native American jewelry in the southwest. Donovan has his own beautiful style, and creates his own unique works of sterling silver wearable art. All of these brothers are amazing artists, and we are very fortunate to work with all of them. This is a sterling silver Navajo handmade wideband ring with a natural high grade Sierra Nevada Turquoise stone. The stone is a beautiful blue with an amazing red/brown matrix. The stone sits in a smooth bezel with a hand twisted rope of silver at the base. The silver work on this ring beautiful! Cadman added stamped fans, stamped beads, beads, and hand curled silver wire to each side of the amazing stone. He covered the entire band end to end with deep Navajo hand stamp work. Donovan completed this ring with dark oxidation and high shine finish. The band measures 5/8 inch. The face of this ring is 1 inch and the stone measures 7/8 inch by 5/8 inch. Weighs 17.5 grams. This ring is a size 7.5. Stamped Donovan Cadman and Sterling by master silversmith Donovan Cadman. The free listing tool. The item “Navajo Sterling Silver Ring Rare Webbed Sierra Nevada Turquoise Donovan Cadman” is in sale since Tuesday, May 21, 2019. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Native American\Rings”. The seller is “jullsbuys” and is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This item can be shipped worldwide.
Handmade by Navajo silversmith Andy Cadman, Andy comes from a long line of silversmiths and learned his trade from his brothers Daniel “Sunshine” Reeves, and Gary Reeves. Andy Cadman makes beautiful Navajo silver works of art, implementing deep hand stamped designs that cover his entire creations. This is a sterling silver Navajo handmade ring that features a natural, rare, gem grade Nevada Prince Variscite stone. The stone is a beautiful green color with a black webbed matrix. The stone sits in a smooth bezel with a hand twisted rope of silver at the base. The silver work is extraordinary and done in traditional old style Navajo fashion. Andy added fans, beads, and twisted square wire to the sides of the beautiful stone. He covered the entire ring in deep Navajo stamp work. Andy finished the silver work with a beautiful dark oxidation and a high shine. This ring is a size 8 The face of this ring measures 1-3/8 inch and the band measures 1 inch, and tapers down to 3/8 inch, the stone measures 1-1/4 inch by 5/8 inch. Weighs 22.2 grams Stamped A. The item “Navajo Sterling Silver Rare Gem Grade Nevada Prince Variscite Ring Andy Cadman” is in sale since Sunday, December 18, 2016. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Native American\Rings”. The seller is “jullsbuys” and is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This item can be shipped worldwide.
