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Art of the Southwest by Canyon Country Originals

Navajo, Hopi, Zuni Jewelry


Navajo, Hopi, Zuni silver, gold, and turquoise jewelry, direct from the reservations. You'll find authentic, Indian handmade necklaces, bracelets, earrings, belt buckles, rings and chains.

In this section, you will find several well-known artists. Cody Hunter is now producing some of the finest Navajo silver bracelets and belt buckles. Edward Aguilar is the only silversmith to successfully make liquid-silver necklaces in a square format. Take a look at the Quandelacy and the Quam Zuni fetish necklaces. James and Doris Coriz make reasonably priced turquoise "hishi" style necklaces. Also, see our "Estate" section at the bottom of this page, showing jewelry that we have picked up at estate sales.


To order, call 1-800-401-1192, or 1-520-529-5545 if you are out of the United States, or go to our
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- All sizes are approximate.

Cody Hunter, Navajo Silversmith

Cody Hunter is a 20 year veteran of Navajo silversmithing. His bracelets and belt buckles portray Navajo life as he saw it when he was a youngster. It is from these experiences that he develops the story themes for his bracelets.

Hunter Inner Beauty Bracelets
Cody's "Inner Beauty" Bracelet >>>
His three main themes are the Storyteller, the Home Scene, and Running Horses. Included with be a background of rocks in Canyon de Chelly, including Spider Rock. He will have a mix of summer shelters, grandmother storytellers talking to her grandchildren, weavers, shepherds, horses, rabbits, dogs, cactus, and just about anything you could imagine that would have been in the Canyon. He still lives in Chinle, AZ, the Navajo town at the mouth of Canyon de Chelly, and frequently goes into the Canyon.

He makes his bracelets by using a very fine jewelers hand saw, cutting out the figures. To achieve the three dimensional effect, he uses three to four layers of sheet silver, with the various elements all brazed together to make the composite. This technique is called "overlay." It is very labor intensive work that must be carried out with great care. We keep a few of his bracelet in inventory, but most are custom made to your wrist size. Buckles are usually in inventory. Cody sticks to his three main themes, but precisely, no two bracelets are alike, since he does use a bit of "artistic license." All metals are either 14 kt gold or sterling silver.

Note: Because the recent prices of gold fluctuate so much, the prices for pieces with 14 kt gold are approximate. We will quote you a final price. We raise the prices only to compensate for the increased prices of gold.


Cody explains how he makes jewelry. Click here.


Item# J206 -Wide Inner Beauty Bracelet, Cody Hunter, Navajo.

Inner Beauty Bracelet, HunterInner Beauty bracelet, IDThe top of this super bracelet has a pebble finish surface, with contrasting, smooth , rock art figures in 14 kt gold overlay. Then there is the surprise–Inner Beauty. It is actually one of his other bracelets turned inside out, and covered as you see it, left. I asked my wife, "what good is that beauty if no one can see it?" Her answer, "I can see it!" It is a conversation piece, for sure, since she readily takes it off to show the inside. It always is greeted with great excitement. You may have your choice of horses, the canyon scene, or the storyteller scene. To see another version of an Inner Beauty, the canyon scene, click here.
Bracelet in 7/8" width:
Price: $1,250, 14 kt gold on silver.
For wrist circumference over 7 1/2", add $75.


Item# J207 -Narrow Inner Beauty Bracelet, Cody Hunter, Navajo.

Inner Beauty Bracelet, HunterInner Beauty bracelet, IDLike the larger Inner Beauty bracelet, this narrower version has the pebble finish, textured silver with gold rock art overlays on the face. Inside is the Inner Beauty. Again, for the inside, you have your choice of horses, the canyon scene, or the storyteller scene. The Inner Beauty of this bracelet is the canyon scene.
Bracelet in 5/8" width:
Price: $725, 14 kt gold on silver.
For wrist circumference over 7 1/2", add $50.


Item# J228 -Inner Beauty Pendant, Cody Hunter, Navajo.

Inner Beauty Bracelet, HunterInner Beauty bracelet, IDThis pendant is designed to compliment the Inner Beauty bracelets—pebble textured sterling with gold petroglyph overlays on one side, and a canyon scene overlay on one side.
Pendant is 1" wide by 1 1/2" long.
Price: $425, 14 kt gold on silver.


Item# J227 -Inner Beauty Drop Earrings, Cody Hunter, Navajo.

Inner Beauty Bracelet, HunterInner Beauty bracelet, IDThese earrings are designed to compliment the Inner Beauty bracelets—pebble textured sterling with gold petroglyphs on one side, and canyon scenes on one side. Cody always uses two different scenes, both in the canyon.
Pendant is 3/4" wide by 1" long.
Price: $425, 14 kt gold on silver.


Item# J279 -Turquoise Cabochon Pendant, Cody Hunter, Navajo.

Pendant HunterCody Hunter PendantThis is a exquisite, one-of-a-kind piece of Cody's art, a cabochon pendant showing 14K rock art figures around the top rim, and a Navajo shepherdess around the lower rim. The cabochon is No. 8 Mine turquoise, a beautiful, rather rare stone. (Necklace is not included.)
Pendant is 1 5/8" wide by 2" long.
Price: $750.


Item# J203 -Wide Storyteller Bracelet, Cody Hunter, Navajo.

Storyteller Bracelet, HunterHunter side view of braceletThis stunning bracelet features the grandmother storyteller talking to her grandchildren. They are in what the Navajos call a "summer house," an open structure covered in sticks and twigs. A weaver is shown in the background. There is a hogan on the far left, and beyond it rock shapes from Canyon de Chelly. On the bracelet shown right are the horses and rocks he had placed on that side of the bracelet. Shown here is the overlay with sterling silver, and the last overlay with 14 kt gold.
Bracelet in 7/8" width:
Price: $950, 14 kt gold on silver. In all sterling, $450.
For wrist circumference over 7 1/2", add $50.


Item# J204 -Narrow Storyteller Bracelet, Cody Hunter, Navajo.

Cody Hunter BraceletStoryteller Bracelet, HunterHere is a smaller version of Cody's Storyteller Bracelet, with 14 kt gold overlay. It features the grandmother weaving and talking to her granddaughter. Like the larger version, they are in what the Navajos call a "summer house," an open structure covered in sticks and twigs. There is a hogan on the far left, and beyond it rock shapes from Canyon de Chelly. On the right there are horses and rocks. The bracelet on the right is sterling silver overlay. It features the grandmother storyteller talking to her many grandchildren. Both a creation of great beauty.
Bracelet in 5/8" width:
Price: $725, 14 kt gold on silver. In all sterling, $375.
For wrist circumference over 7 1/2", add $50.


Item# J231 -Storyteller Ring, Cody Hunter, Navajo.

Rings HunterStoryteller rings are available in sizes for both ladies (3/8" wide), and men (1/2" wide). They are abbreviated scenes from the Storyteller Bracelets. These rings are tapered narrower in the back for comfortable fit. The figures are in 14 kt. gold overlay, on a sterling base.
Ladies: $550.
Men: below size 10, $600 size 10 and above, $650.


Item# J229 -Canyon Scenes Post Earrings, Cody Hunter, Navajo.

Canyon Sceenes Earrings HunterThese post earrings of sterling silver overlay compliments the Storyteller Bracelets. These represent scenes from Canyon de Chelly, a magical canyon that has been Cody's home since boyhood.
Each earring 7/8" wide by 1" long.
Price: $250, sterling silver.


Item# J205 -Narrow Running Horses Bracelet, Cody Hunter, Navajo.

Horses Bracelet, HunterHorses and Navajos sort of go together. And this how Cody captures the grace of these beautiful animals. Canyon walls and fair-day clouds are in the background overlays. We think Cody does a particularly fine job of capturing horses in motion–flowing manes and tails. Shown here is the overlay with sterling silver, only.
Bracelet in 5/8" width:
Price: $725, 14 kt gold on silver. In all sterling, $375.
For wrist circumference over 7 1/2", add $50.


Item# J278 -Bolo Tie, Cody Hunter, Navajo.

Bolo Tie HunterCody Hunter Bolo TieThis is a man-sized bolo tie, with the slide depicting canyon scenes in and around Canyon de Chelly. This slide is made of four layers of sterling silver, making it heavier than most.
Pendant is 1 1/2" wide by 3" long.
Price: $550.


Item# J280 & J281-Storyteller or Canyon Horses Money Clip, Cody Hunter, Navajo.

Cody Hunter Storyteller Money ClipCody Hunter Horses Money ClipMoney Clip J280, on the left, features the grandmother telling stories to her grandchildren. They are in what the Navajos call a "summer house," an open shade structure covered with sticks and twigs. There is a hogan on the far left, and beyond it rock shapes from Canyon de Chelly. On the other side there are horses and rocks. Money Clip J281, on the right, features horses running in Canyon de Chelly. Canyon rock walls and monoliths are featured behind the horses. These money clips are sterling silver overlay. Both a creation of great beauty and artistry. These are just right for organizing your money and credit cards.
Both Money Clips are 1 3/4" long by 1" high..
Price: $350, each in all sterling..


Item# J208 -Canyon Scene Belt Buckle, Cody Hunter, Navajo.

Cody Hunter buckleBuckle, HunterCody sketches Canyon de Chelly in his silver and gold jewelry. In these overlay belt buckles, he shows a scene from the Canyon, canyon walls, Spider Rock, horses, shepherd, weavers in the summer house, hogan with dog in the door, and the running stream.
Both buckles are approximately 3" long.
Buckle, left, is 2" wide, fits a 1" to 1 3/4" belt:
Price: $650, in sterling.

Buckle, right, is 1 1/2" wide, fits a 1" to 1 1/4" belt:
Price: $575, in sterling.


Item# J209 -Weaver/Home Scene Belt Buckle, Cody Hunter, Navajo.

Buckle, HunterIn this overlay belt buckle, Cody shows another scene from Canyon de Chelly. The center is three weavers, a horse and lamb on the left, a hogan, with dog in the door, right. The top and bottom of the buckle are bands of textured silver, with gold overlay rock art.
Buckle is approximately 3" long, and 1 3/4" wide, fits a 1" to 1 1/2" belt:
Price: $650, in sterling w/ 14 kt gold rock art overlays.


Item# J250 -Storyteller Belt Buckle with gold accents, Cody Hunter, Navajo.

Gold Accent Buckle, HunterHere, Cody has accented foreground features in 14K gold. A beautiful scene from Canyon de Chelley, a shepherdess is on the left background, with a horse on the right. In the foreground, you see a grandchild playing outside the summer house, with a grandmother telling stories to serveral grandchildren inside the summer house. A Navajo hogan is just to the right of the summer house. There is a dog sitting in the doorway of the hogan. This is a truly outstanding piece
Buckle is approximately 3" long, and 2" wide, fits a 1" to 1 3/4" belt:
Price: $875, in sterling w/ 14 kt gold overlays.


Item# J234 -10 -Turquoise Hishi, 10-Stand Necklace, James & Doris Coriz, Santo Domingo.

Coriz 10-strandThis is an exceptional piece from a pair of exceptional jewelers. James and Doris are noted for their very small diameter turquoise hishi beads. Here, they have made this necklace with 10 strands of Kingman turquoise, each bead is approximately 7 mm (approx. 4/32") diameter. The necklace is 24" long, and they have added a 3" silver chain extender, so you may wear it in two lengths. This color is on the blue side of blue-green.
Price: $400.


Item# J234 - 4 -Turquoise Hishi, 4-Stand Necklace, James & Doris Coriz, Santo Domingo.

Coriz 4-strandJames and Doris have made this necklace with 4 strands of Kingman turquoise, using the same colored nugget as they used in the necklace above. Each bead is approximately 7 mm (approx. 4/32") diameter. The necklace is 24" long, and they have added a 3" silver chain extender, so you may wear it in two lengths. This color is on the blue side of blue-green.
Price: $195.



Item# J263 -Grandmother's Necklace, Faye Quandelacy, Zuni.

Faye QuandelacyA Grandmother's Necklace is a rather rare find, because they are so difficult to put together. By tradition, the necklace is composed of a collection of fetishes from each of the grandchildren. To make this necklace, Faye collected fetishes from five close relatives. Starting at the top left, bird by Faye, bear with heartline by Andres Quandelacy, turtle by Faye, horse by Georgia Quandelacy (her sister), ear of corn by Faye, badger by Avery Quandelacy, bear by Georgia, large bear with heartline by Stewart Quandelacy (the center-piece), fish by Faye, badger by Avery, squirrel by Faye, beaver by Brian Yunie, frog by Faye, corn maiden by Sandra Quandelacy, and bird by Faye. (Click here to see a larger image with carvers names.)

The center-piece by Stewart Quandelacy is the classic Zuni bear, with heartline. To the Zunis, bears are included in a group of protective animals. More especially, the bear is credited with being a healing fetish. The heartline represents a breath path to the magical power in the animal's heart, thus making the fetish more powerful. It is 26" long.
Price: $850 SOLD.


Item# J256 -Fetish Necklace, Georgia Quandelacy, Zuni.

Georgia QuandelacyGeorgia, a premier carver, is a member of the Quandelacy family, one of the most famous carving families in the Zuni pueblo. In this necklace, Georgia has used turquoise for all of her fetishes. At the center, this master Zuni carver has featured a bear with heartline, and an eagle in flight. Twenty-six smaller fetishes include doves, badgers, turtles, bears, horses, owls, parrots and a sun. In this two-strand necklace, fetishes are strung between coral hishi beads. One strand is 28", one 32". To see a close-up of the center to this necklace, click here. This necklace set includes turquoise bear earrings, click here to see them.
Price: $1,200 SOLD.


Item# J258 -Fetish Necklace, Georgia Quandelacy, Zuni.

Georgia QuandelacyIn this classic, Georgia has used various stones for her fetishes. At the center, this master Zuni carver has featured an eagle in flight, and a bear with heartline. Twenty-six smaller fetishes include doves, badgers, turtles, bears, horses, owls, parrots and a sun. In this two-strand necklace, fetishes are strung between coral hishi beads. One strand is 28", one 32". To see a close-up of the center to this necklace, click here. This necklace set includes turquoise bear earrings, click here to see them.
Price: $1,200.


Item# J252 -Fetish Necklace, Stuart Quandelacy, Zuni.

Stuart QuandelacyMade of fossilized ivory, Stuart shows three Zuni corn maidens. He has added the Zuni sun symbol to the center corn maiden The necklace is two strands of shell hishi, with stone feature beads. Stuart is a nephew of the Quandelacy sisters, Georgia, Sandra and Faye. He has worked with his aunts in developing his own unique artistic style. He has also selected a unique medium for carving, fossilized ivory, which he uses for most of his fetishes. His mother is also a famous Zuni artist, Amy Wesley, noted for her silver jewelry. Necklace is 26", center corn maiden is 2 1/4" high. For a close-up of the fetishes, click here.
Price: $600 SOLD.


Item# J253 -Fetish Necklace, Stuart Quandelacy, Zuni.

Stuart QuandelacyAgain, using carved fossilized ivory, Stuart features a Zuni tablita maiden. He has used tiny inlays of coral and turquoise. This maiden is a dancer that appears in a number of the Zuni ceremonies. Necklace is 28", center maiden is 3 3/4" high. For a close-up of the fetish, click here.
Price: $425.


Item# J247 -Fetish Necklace, Lena Boone, Zuni.

Lena BooneThe center piece of this beautiful necklace is a parrot fetish of turquoise with heavy matrix. For her birds and animals, Lena has used a number of semi-precious stones, including alabaster, lapis, pipe stone, jet, turquoise and onyx. Lena is a member of the Weahkee family, and a granddaughter of Teddy Weahkee. Teddy was one of the most famous Zuni carvers of the last century and head of a large family of carvers. The necklace has 23 fetishes, and is 30" long.
Price: $695.


Item# J255 -Fetish Necklace, Lena Boone, Zuni.

Lena BooneLena has carved these 21 fetishes from fossilized ivory. An owl is the center piece. Fetishes carved are turtles, coyotes, bears, ducks, fishes, badgers, squirrels, frogs, and humming birds. The necklace is made of red coral beads. As a fetish necklace, this is a gem. The necklace has 21 fetishes, and is 30" long. For a close-up of the fetish, click here.


Price: $600.

Item# J240 -Fetish Necklace, Leonard & Lavina Kaskalla, Zuni.

L&L KaskallaIn this necklace, the Kaskallas feature stone and shell fetishes of animals and birds. Shell hishi separates them. The Zunis have a strong belief that fetishes will bring them luck, power or protection, as we might believe a lucky penny might. The necklace has 35 fetishes, and is 30" long.
Price: $290.


Item# J241 -Fetish Necklace, Leonard & Lavina Kaskalla, Zuni.

L&L KaskallaIn this two-strand necklace, the Kaskallas feature stone and shell fetishes of various animals and birds. Shell hishi separates them. Lavina is a granddaughter of Teddy Weahkee, and Teddy was one of the major carvers in the first half of the 1900s. The family now boasts many famous carvers. Leonard married Lavina, who taught him the art of fetish carving. Together, they have become known for their outstanding carving. The necklace has 60 fetishes, and is 30" long.
Price: $565 SOLD.


Item# J246 -Fetish Necklace, Leonard & Lavina Kaskalla, Zuni.

L&L KaskallaHere, Leonard and Lavina have produced an outstanding, all turquoise necklace. Turquoise fetishes are very difficult to make, and so not many of them are made. This all-bird necklace has 60 fetishes, separated by tiny turquoise beads, and is 30" long.
Price: $975.


Item# J260 -Fetish Necklace, Leonard & Lavina Kaskalla, Zuni.

L&L KaskallaThis single strand, all-bird necklace has 35 fetishes, separated by tiny turquoise beads, and is 32" long.
Price: $590.


Item# J262 -Fetish Necklace, Rhonda Quam, Zuni.

Rhonda QuamRhonda is a member of the famous carver family, the Quams. In this two-strand necklace, she has used 34 birds and animals, made of pipe stone and coral, alternating. They are separated by shell hishi beads. The necklace is 29" long.
Price: $325.


Item# J276 -Beaded Necklace, Rena Charles.

Rena Charles, Beaded Necklace Who says you can't wear a rug? This eye-catching beaded necklace by Rena Charles features a Ganado pattern. In the summer time, Rena can be found selling her necklaces to visitors in Canyon de Chelly, near Chinle, AZ.
28" in length by 1 1/2" wide.
Price: $225 SOLD.

Item# J277 -Beaded Necklace, Rena Charles.

Rena Charles, Beaded Necklace Here, Rena features the tree-of-life pictorial textile pattern, actually birds sitting on a sacred corn stalk, which "grows" out of a Navajo wedding basket. Rena is one of a few artists that have adapted the Navajo rug styles to these beaded necklaces. They have become quite popular.
28" in length by 1 1/2" wide.
Price: $225.


Item# J41 -Silver boxed chain, by Edward Aguilar, Santo Domingo.

Liquid silver chain If you look closely, you'll see that this is not your usual liquid silver necklace. It is strung with many rectangular-shaped pieces, hollowed out and strung. This necklace has 5 strands. (26" long)
Price: $650.


Item# J42 -Silver boxed chain, by Edward Aguilar, Santo Domingo.

Liquid silver chain This single-strand necklace also features the rectangular-shaped pieces.
Price: $175. (26" long)


Item# J178 - Silver Bear Fetish Necklace, Carlton Jamon, Zuni.

Jamon Silver BearsCarlton has taken the Zuni fetish necklace a "step beyond." He has substituted tiny silver beads for conventional hishi. He has hand made the silver bears and strung them onto this necklace, with a silver bear pendant at the bottom. All of this is sterling. We think Carlton's artistry and craftsmanship is extra ordinary. These necklaces are unique and beautiful. The length is 26", and Carlton has fashioned a 6" extension at the top, so the length is variable from 26" to 32".
Price: $350 SOLD.


Zuni Inlay-Overlay Artistry

Zuni Overlay-InlayZuni jewelers have long been noted for their intricate designs with stone and shell. The "overlay-inlay" technique shown here combines the art of the silversmith and the lapidary artist. There is some debate about who "invented" this style. However, one version is that Dennis Edaakie made up the design at the request of a Gallup trader, and went on to win a first place ribbon for this piece in the 1970 Gallup Ceremonial. The style has since become very popular.

Described as "overlay-inlay," this sounds like double-speak. In some ways it is similar to Hopi overlay work. The jeweler prepares a simple backing of sheet-silver, then prepares a second piece of the same size and shape. The design is cut out of the second piece with a fine jeweler's saw. The second piece, with the designs, is then "sweat" soldered onto the plain piece. In Hopi work, the design within the cutout area is enhanced by making it a contrast, either texturing it or oxidizing it. In the Zuni pieces, relying on their lapidary expertise, the design is made colorful by inlaying stone and shell pieces within the cutout area. As you can imagine, this requires very precise fitting. The result is a beautiful surface of silver and stones.


Item# J173 - Humming Bird Pendant/Pin, Albert & Dolly Banteah, Zuni.

Pendant/Pin BanteahThese Zuni jewelers have fashioned this piece featuring a humming bird of Abalone shell, coral and mother of pearl. The intricate border inlay features lapis with accents of coral and turquoise. As with many pieces of overlay-inlay, there is a small, silver loop at the top, back of the piece so it can be hung from a chain for showing as a pendant. Additionally, a pin with safety catch is across the back, so it can be worn as a pin. This is a handsome pendant or pin.
Size: 1 5/8" diameter.
Price: $300 SOLD.


Item# J174 - Rainbow Man Pendant/Pin, Rudell & Nancy Laconsello, Zuni.

Pendant/Pin LaconselloThe rainbow man is a symbol of rain and, hence, life for the Zuni farmer. Rainbow man is also a guardian, and here is guarding the corn plant, another symbol of life. Rudy and Nancy have used a number of semi-precious stones for the rainbow man, surrounded by a border of turquoise. As with many pieces of overlay-inlay, there is a small, silver loop at the top, back of the piece so it can be hung from a chain and worn as a pendant. Additionally, a pin with safety catch is across the back, so it can be worn as a pin.
Size: 1 7/8" diameter.
Price: $360 SOLD.


Item# J171 - Cardinal Pendant/Pin, Rudell & Nancy Laconsello, Zuni.

Pendant/Pin LaconselloHere Rudy and Nancy have featured the Cardinal in red coral. As with many pieces of overlay-inlay, there is a small, silver loop at the top, back of the piece so it can be hung from a chain for showing as a pendant. Additionally, a pin with safety catch is across the back, so it can be worn as a pin.
Size: 1 1/2" diameter.
Price: $200 SOLD.


Item# J220 - Cardinal Earrings, Sanford Edaakie, Zuni.

Earrings, EdaakieSanford is one of three sons of Dennis Edaakie; all three sons are jewelers. (Dennis, mentioned above, is credited as the "inventor" of the overlay-inlay technique.) Sanford features the cardinal, on these drop earrings. They make a nice companion for the cardinal pendant/ pin, above. The top, back has a pin for pierced ears.
Size: 2" drop.
Price: $110 SOLD.


Item# J221 - Quail Earrings, Sanford Edaakie, Zuni.

Earrings, EdaakieHere is Sanford's version of a quail, in these exquisite drop earrings. Note the flower at the top of the pieces. The top, back has a pin for pierced ears.
Size: 2" drop.
Price: $110.


Item# J30 -Silver and gold storyteller bracelet and earrings, by Francis Taboha.

Navajo bracelet Narrow bracelet measures 1/2" wide. Size: 6 1/2".
Price: $375 for the bracelet.


Estate Jewelry

Following are a few items that we have picked up at estate sales. We have priced them at what we think would be their fair, retail value; the price we think you would pay if buying directly from the artist. We have then discounted them 50%. The artist is identified by the jeweler's hallmark stamped on the back of each piece. The pieces may have some slight scratches, but we do not buy pieces that show excessive "wear and tear." Our yardstick, would we be proud to wear that piece of jewelry. We offer our standard 10-day return policy for a full refund of the item's price. (We do not return the cost of packing, shipping and insurance, normally $15. This reduces the number of "tire kickers.")


Item# JE3 -Shell Necklace, Nelson Garcia, Navaho.

Nelson Garcia NecklaceIn this beautiful necklace, Nelson has fashioned it to drape evenly with three strands of melon shell. Sterling silver accents. The necklace is 26" long. Total length of the three shell strands is 30".
Price: $600.
Sale Price: $300.



Item# JE4 -Contemporary Silver Necklace, Paul Padilla, Navaho.

Paul Padilla NecklaceContemporary Navajo Pearls. During the early days of Navajo silversmithing, the smiths used silver coins as the base for their work. For example, they pounded silver dimes into half spheres, then soldered two of them together, making a round bead. These silver beads, strung together, were frequently called "Navajo Pearls." Paul has taken this age-old technique and made this contemporary sterling silver necklace. Here, even the big beads are hollow spheres. The necklace is 28" long.
Price: $500.
Sale Price: $250.



Item# JE1 -Turquoise Cabochon Pin, by Mark Chee, Navajo.

Turquoise Cabochon Pin This is a large nugget of Morenci turquoise, crafted by Navajo jeweler, Mark Chee, and mounted in a sterling silver setting. Pin measures 1 3/4" wide, by 1 3/8" high.
Price: $170.
Sale Price: $85.00 SOLD.



Item# JE2 -Sterling Overlay Belt Buckle, Marcus Coochwikvia, Hopi.

Hopi Bracelet, by M. Coochwikvia Here, Marcus shows his ideas of kiva steps in the upper half, with an opposing wind/bear paw design in the lower half. Marcus is a long-time member of the Hopi Jewelry Guild. Buckle measures 2 1/4" wide, by 1 1/2" high. Fits a 1" belt.
Price: $225.
Sale Price: $112.50.



Item# JE5 -Turquoise Nugget Bracelet, by Arthur Lujan, Navajo.

Bracelet by A. Lujan Here you have a classic, old-style Navajo bracelet by Arthur Lujan. Five turquoise nuggets are set in this sterling silver bracelet. Sized to fit a wrist circumference of 6 1/2". Width is 3/4".
Price: $325.
Sale Price: $162.50.



Item# JE6 -Contemporary Bracelet, by Ronnie Henry, Navajo.

Contemporary Bracelet by R. Henry Ronnie has designed and made this beautiful bracelet using sterling silver, with two small bands of 14K gold. The small, semi-precious stone settings are sugalite and turquoise. Width is 3/8". Sized to fit a wrist circumference of 6 1/4". Width is 3/8"
Price: $350 .
Sale Price: $175 SOLD.



Item# JE7 -Contemporary Belt Buckle, by Larry Begay, Navajo.

Belt Buckle, L.Begay Larry has set this contemporary, sterling belt buckle with an center piece of semiprecious stones: sugalite, lapis, pink coral, red coral, and three different turquoise stones. Buckle measures 3" wide, by 2" high. Fits a 1 1/2" belt.
Price: $500.
Sale Price: $250 SOLD.



Item# JE8 -Sterling Overlay Bracelet, Hopi.

Hopi Bracelet, Unknown Bracelet features the "maze" design, so famous with many Southwestern Indian tribes. Sides of the bracelet are symbols of kiva steps. This is a classic Hopi overlay with sterling silver. We cannot identify the artist, but there is a bear-paw hallmark stamped into back of this bracelet. Sized to fit a wrist circumference of 6 3/4". Width is 1".
Price: $250.
Sale Price: $125 SOLD.



Item# JE9 -Contemporary Silver Dust Belt Buckle, by Alfred Joe, Navajo.

Belt Buckle, Al Joe Al Joe is one of the more recognized Navajo jewelers, having won awards at major shows, including the Santa Fe Indian Market, and Gallup Intertribal Indian Ceremonial. These awards date back to the 1980s. In 2001, Al was named Artist of the Year, by the Indian Arts and Crafts Association. He leans toward the innovative and contemporary side. Al traces his signature geometric designs back to ideas taken from traditional Navajo rugs. He then gives these ideas a contemporary twist, as shown in this buckle. Another of Al's innovations is the texture and contrast he achieves by using an overlay of silver dust, again as you see in centers of this buckle. Buckle is two pieces, with a hook in the middle, and the two pieces together measure 4 3/4" wide, by 1 7/8" high. Fits a 1" belt.
Price: $600.
Sale Price: $300.



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Recommended reading - Check Amazon.com. They stock most of these titles.
Navajo Jewelry, A Legacy of Silver and Stone, by Lois Jacka, Northland Publishing, $14.95 (paper);
The Beauty of Hopi Jewelry, by Theda Bassman, $14.95 (paper);
Zuni Jewelry, by Theda Bassman, $12.95 (paper);
Hallmarks of the Southwest, by Barton Wright, $45.00 (cloth);

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