Contemporary

Pretty gift, this necklace is set with two cabochons of natural Mediterranean Red Coral that are a beautiful, high-grade shade of red.  The pendant measures 1/4" x 1 1/4", including bail hanger that holds the 18" long chain.  Signed "S". 

The centerpiece of this terrific sterling bracelet is a fantastic specimen of gem-quality, natural Pilot Mountain Turquoise from Nevada.  The exceptional turquoise displays (the highly-desirable) two-tone shades of sky-blue and teal-green with bronze-toned matrix; highly polished and all smooth to the touch.  The stone measures 9/16" wide x 1/2" high, is set in a smooth bezel housing and displays depth and zat.  The comfortable bracelet is 1/4" wide on the sides, made up of half-round and twisted silver in an eye-catching, flattering design the complements the turquoise centerstone.  Hand-fabricated and signed by Navajo silversmith Etta Endito in New Mexico. 5 3/8" inside measurement plus additional 1" gap that is easily adjustable.  Size S-M. 

Was really drawn to these by the bright color of the Lapis. They are a beautiful shade of royal blue flecked with natural gold pyrite matrix.  The high-grade, natural stones are 3/8" wide x 9/16" long, set in smooth bezels dangling from a decorative sterling stud at the post.  Navajo-made in New Mexico, signed S (with a slanted line underneath), 7/16" x 1 1/8" long. 

Sleek and smooth, these sterling silver stud earrings are each set with beautiful matching cabochons of gem-quality Mediterranean Red Coral.  The natural, dome-contoured stones are an exquisite shade of deep red, set in smooth bezels atop a curving palette of silver.  Navajo-made, not signed, The coral measures 1/4" wide x 1/2" long, the earrings measure 1/2" wide x 1" long total. 

Pretty!  These versatile sterling silver earrings are set with a scrumptious combination of blue Sleeping Beauty Arizona Turquoise, green Chrysoprase, blue Chinese Turquoise and Orange Spiney Oyster Shell from the Sea of Cortez.  They have solid backs (do not dangle) and measure 3/4" wide x 1 1/2" long.  Hand-fabricated and signed by EM Linkin, Navajo, New Mexico.  Finished with posts for pierced ears. 

This fabulous, contempory piece of art was hand-made by Ira Custer, Navajo, New Mexico.  Ira almost exclusively uses the ancient tufa-casting technique to cast his jewelry, which leaves a unique textured surface to each piece.  This wave bracelet comfortably curves around the wrist while showcasing a flawless specimen of natural Mediterranean Red Coral (7/16" wide x 3/4").  The bracelet has a smooth, polished interior that measures 5 1/2" plus an additional 1 1/4" gap that is gently adjustable.  Signed, Size M to ML. Ira was born of the Bitter Water Clan & the Zuni clan. He began jewelry making actively in 1990 and works out of his home in Defiance, NM (five miles west of Gallup). His background in silver-smithing came from his parents, Benny and Emily Custer and from his grandparents. His award winning pieces can be found in many fine galleries and museums across the North and Southwestern United States and as far east as Europe. ... more info

This fantastic bolo was created and signed by award-winning Navajo jeweler Ray Scott. The bolo was hand-fabricated from anti-tarnish Argentium Sterling Silver (that has an almost platinum look to it) and features a matte, unpolished (3/4" wide x 1"-long) white buffalo standing 1/4" above the gorgeous bolo platform. The bolo itself is inlaid with natural Mediterranean Red Coral and contrasts polished silver and textured in a dramatic design. Total measurement of the bolo is 1 7/8" wide at the top x 3" long. The sterling tips are 3" long total including the sterling buffalo heads that dangle from the cones. The 1/4" braided strap is high-quality black leather, with a flat, 5/8"-wide neck strap so that is lays smooth under a collar. Total length of bolo from neck to end of tips is 23" long. One of a kind.

This wedding basket pendant is made from sterling silver and copper. It is 5/8" diameter and comes with an 18" sterling silver chain. Navajo made in New mexico and signed by R.H. Begay.