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ANTIQUE HANDMADE STERLING SILVER BRACELET. DESCRIPTION: This old hand wrought cuff bracelet features intricate designs. The hand-stamped edges are carinated, and thick twisted silver wire serves as an additional border. This collectible bracelet will be a cherished addition to your collection of the very finest vintage Southwestern and Native American jewelry. Size bracelet is 5″¼ plus 1″½ gap 18mm wide weight 29.5grams great addition to your collection no marks but tested as coin silver Navajo coin silver jewelry is the jewelry made when the Navajo first began making silver jewelry in the late 19th century. The Navajo got silver coins from the U. Calvary and the trading posts. The Navajo melted them down into ingots and other silver forms. They then would hand forge or hammer the silver into jewelry Navajo coin silver jewelry was originally made primarily with U.. Coins such as U. Silver dollars, fifty cent pieces, quarters and dimes. These and old metal wagon and harness fillings were melted down and hammered as there was such a lack of raw material. When in 1890 a U. Law made defacing a U. Coin illegal, Mexican pesos were used. The pesos had been used along side U. Coins before, but were used pretty much used exclusively at that point. Their silver content was a little higher than U. Coins, and that made them softer and easier to hand hammer. Thus they were actually preferred to U. Coins by some of the early silversmiths. However in 1930, the Mexican coins were forbidden to be exported to the American Southwest. In the 1930s sterling silver in sheets and wire became available, which have been used by Native American jewelers to the present. This brought an end to the making of Navajo coin silver jewelry.

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VTG Native American Turquoise Heishi MERCURY DIMES BLOSSOM BEADS Necklace.

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We have similar Turquoise and Native American items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. Listing description by: Angela A. Markings : Unmarked, tested, and guaranteed. Main stone : Fox turquoise. Length: 10.58 mm. Width : 10.09 mm. Color: opaque bright blue hue with a tan matrix. Accent stone measurements/color. Stone treatment : The stone(s) appear to be untreated, but we are not certified gemologists. Stone(s) have been tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester. Stone cuts : Carved and polished cabochon. Handmade in the 1950s by a talented Diné silversmith. 900 sterling silver, also known as coin silver, a popular purity of silver during this time period. Beautiful Fox turquoise cabochon rests in a saw tooth bezel setting. A curling leaf and berry motif accents one end of the stone. Smooth, polished band for comfortable wear. Damage : Age appropriate wear. What appears to be a mark from a past sizing is visible at the bottom of the band; this does not affect wear. There is minor wear to the inside of the band. Tarnish on the sterling silver gives the piece an antique quality we believe is rather lovely; tarnish can be removed with a buffing. The price has been reduced to reflect this. This listing is for the item only. This beautiful piece was made by a very talented Native American silversmith. It features handcrafted silversmith work throughout. Antique Native American jewelry is very rare to find. This is due to these pieces being made for reservation and personal use before the tourist trade became popular. Very few pieces were made and even less survived to today. The Navajo Nation sits on 27,000 square miles within the states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. The Navajo have a rich history and culture and have become known for creating some of the finest sterling silver and turquoise jewelry, incorporating their own traditional motifs with silversmithing. The squash blossom necklace is perhaps one the most famous Navajo styles produced, along with turquoise inlay rings. Turquoise is an important stone in Navajo culture; symbolizing happiness, good fortune, and good health. The first Navajo silversmith, Atsidi Sani, was taught around 1865 by a Mexican silversmith. Atsidi Sani, in turn, taught his four sons, who then started teaching other Navajo artisans. In the beginning, Navajo artisans created sterling silver jewelry for themselves and others in the Navajo Nation. The concept of Pawn, Old Pawn, and Dead Pawn Native American Jewelry came to be in the 1800s. When a loan wasn’t repaid, the item became known as either “Old Pawn” or Dead Pawn. Turquoise is found all over the world and has been a popular semi-precious stone used in jewelry and art for thousands of years by many different cultures; from prehistoric times to the present. Turquoise comes in many beautiful color variations; from the popular bright solid sky-blue hues to dark blue hues with dark spiderwebbing throughout, as well as aqua, teal, and many green varieties, and even some rare white with dark spiderwebbing. Fox Turquoise Mine is one of Nevada’s most productive and famous turquoise mines and produces a huge amount of high quality light to medium blue, green, and aqua blue stone with a distinctive water web matrix; a matrix consisting of darker hues of green or blue spiderwebbing. Navajo silversmiths, working from 1870 to 1900, learned about stamping from Mexican leather workers, and adopted this to their metal working. Artisans made their own stamps that were passed down to each generation. Stampings are usually hand hammered using handcrafted or die stamps and include traditional Native American symbols, such as sunbursts, to ornate landscapes. This technique has been passed on and utilized by other Native American tribes and continues to be a popular method of jewelry making.

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HUGE Thunderbird Antique PRE Harvey Navajo Coin Silver TURQUOISE CORAL BRACELET. Antique Navajo cuff bracelet. Should be a museum piece. Silver, rolled and hand hammered. Thunderbird wraps all the way around the bracelet and is suspended above the main bracelet body. Ook at the intricate, detailed etching on the wings and body. And to the left and right of the tail feather a. Four Ages of Life wheel on one side and a wing in motion on the other side. The natural Turquoise gemstone is set in a handmade bezel and is bordered with silver raindrops. Condition: Shows scratches, scuffs and bends consistent with age and use, all pictured. Fred Harvey/Trading Post-style thin silver, cold chisel marks, surface Turquoise, hand made bezels, hand cut feather tips, and early style etching we estimate it was made. Inside the bracelet is signed with Navajo symbols Sun over Mountain Range in an oval, pictured. With a 1. Tested as 800-900 silver. Check out the super-sized pics for a complete look. See our other listings for MORE NATIVE AMERICAN JEWELRY. We at The Blue Sage Merchant truly value your business. And want you to be 100% satisfied with your item. And we will do our best to. May the Peace of Jesus Christ be with you always! Listing and template services provided by inkFrog. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Bracelets & Charms”. The seller is “thebluesagemerchant” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Brand: Antique
• Style: Cuff
• Type: Bracelet
• Main Stone Color: Green
• Main Stone: Turquoise
• Ethnic & Regional Style: Native American
• Metal: Coin Silver
• Metal Purity: 800
• Main Stone Shape: Cabochon
• Secondary Stone: Coral
• Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
• Base Metal: Sterling Silver
• Vintage: Yes
• Signed: Yes
• Theme: Thunderbird
• Era: 1890-1920

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We have similar Turquoise and Native American items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. Listing Description by: Angela A. Markings : Unmarked, tested, and guaranteed. Length: 5.78 mm. Width : 3.94 mm. Color: opaque bright blue hue with a tan matrix. Accent Stone Measurements/Color. Stone Treatment : The stone(s) appear to be untreated, but we are not certified gemologists. Stone(s) have been tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester. Stone Cuts : Carved and polished cabochon. Bale opening measurements : 4 mm across. Handmade in the 1930s by a talented Navajo silversmith. 900 sterling silver, also known as coin silver, a popular purity of silver during this time period. Features a bright blue turquoise resting in a bezel setting. The turquoise accents the center of a handmade cross motif, each arm fanning out in three directions. Completed with a standard bale for wear as a pendant. Damage : Age appropriate wear. There is minor wear to the back of the pendant, which would not be visible when worn. Tarnish on the sterling silver gives the necklace an antique quality we believe is rather lovely; tarnish can be removed with a buffing, if desired. The price has been reduced to reflect this. This listing is for the item only. This beautiful piece was made by a very talented Native American silversmith. It features handcrafted silversmith work throughout. Antique Native American jewelry is very rare to find. This is due to these pieces being made for reservation and personal use before the tourist trade became popular. Very few pieces were made and even less survived to today. The Navajo Nation sits on 27,000 square miles within the states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. The Navajo have a rich history and culture and have become known for creating some of the finest sterling silver and turquoise jewelry, incorporating their own traditional motifs with silversmithing. The squash blossom necklace is perhaps one the most famous Navajo styles produced, along with turquoise inlay rings. Turquoise is an important stone in Navajo culture; symbolizing happiness, good fortune, and good health. The concept of Pawn, Old Pawn, and Dead Pawn Native American Jewelry came to be in the 1800s. When a loan wasn’t repaid, the item became known as either “Old Pawn” or Dead Pawn. Turquoise is found all over the world and has been a popular semi-precious stone used in jewelry and art for thousands of years by many different cultures; from prehistoric times to the present. Turquoise comes in many beautiful color variations; from the popular bright solid sky-blue hues to dark blue hues with dark spiderwebbing throughout, as well as aqua, teal, and many green varieties, and even some rare white with dark spiderwebbing. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Necklaces & Pendants”. The seller is “abeautifultimeco” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Country of Origin: United States – Navajo Nation
• Chain Type: Fancy
• Modified Item: No
• Featured Refinements: Navajo Necklace
• Type: Pendant
• Vintage: Yes
• Brand: Unbranded
• Era: Vintage Native Navajo C. 1930
• Ethnic & Regional Style: Native American
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Style: Charm, Pendant
• Pendant/Locket Type: Drop
• Antique: Yes
• Metal Purity: .900
• Closure: Standard bale
• Main Stone: Turquoise
• Main Stone Creation: Natural
• Metal: Sterling Silver
• Tribal Affiliation: Navajo

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We have similar Turquoise and Native American items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. Listing Description by: Angela A. Markings : Unmarked, tested, and guaranteed. Length: 16.63 mm. Width : 14.92 mm. Color: opaque bright blue hue with mottled lighter blue hues and a black and tan matrix, as well sa thin grey spiderwebbing. Accent Stone Measurements/Color. Stone Treatment : The stone(s) appear to be untreated, but we are not certified gemologists. Stone(s) have been tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester. Stone Cuts : Carved and polished cabochon. Wearable length: 15.5. Chain width: 0.96 mm. Pendant measurements : 1.14″ length, 0.90″ width. Handmade in the 1940s by a talented Navajo silversmith. 900 sterling silver, also known as coin silver. Beautiful turquoise cabochon stone adorns a round pendant. The stone rests in a bezel setting framed by a rope twist motif. Hand-hammered stamped triangular motifs accent the design. When worn, the necklace sits just under the collarbone against the décolletage on most people. Damage : Age appropriate wear. Tarnish on the sterling silver gives the necklace an antique quality we believe is rather lovely. The price has been reduced to reflect this. This listing is for the item only. This beautiful piece was made by a very talented Native American silversmith. It features handcrafted silversmith work throughout. Antique Native American jewelry is very rare to find. This is due to these pieces being made for reservation and personal use before the tourist trade became popular. Very few pieces were made and even less survived to today. The Navajo Nation sits on 27,000 square miles within the states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. The Navajo have a rich history and culture and have become known for creating some of the finest sterling silver and turquoise jewelry, incorporating their own traditional motifs with silversmithing. The squash blossom necklace is perhaps one the most famous Navajo styles produced, along with turquoise inlay rings. Turquoise is an important stone in Navajo culture; symbolizing happiness, good fortune, and good health. Turquoise is found all over the world and has been a popular semi-precious stone used in jewelry and art for thousands of years by many different cultures; from prehistoric times to the present. Turquoise comes in many beautiful color variations; from the popular bright solid sky-blue hues to dark blue hues with dark spiderwebbing throughout, as well as aqua, teal, and many green varieties, and even some rare white with dark spiderwebbing. Navajo silversmiths, working from 1870 to 1900, learned about stamping from Mexican leather workers, and adopted this to their metal working. Artisans made their own stamps that were passed down to each generation. Stampings are usually hand hammered using handcrafted or die stamps and include traditional Native American symbols, such as sunbursts, to ornate landscapes. This technique has been passed on and utilized by other Native American tribes and continues to be a popular method of jewelry making. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Necklaces & Pendants”. The seller is “abeautifultimeco” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Country of Origin: United States – Navajo Nation
• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Clasp/Closure Type: Spring ring clasp
• Link Type: Cable chain
• Antique: Yes
• Vintage: Yes
• Era: Vintage Native Navajo C. 1940
• Featured Refinements: Navajo Necklace
• Metal Purity: .900
• Main Stone: Turquoise
• Metal: Sterling Silver
• Jewelry Type: Necklaces
• Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
• Ethnic & Regional Style: Native American
• Type: Necklace
• Brand: Unbranded
• Style: Beaded

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We have similar Native and Navajo items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. Listing Description by: Dylan L. Age Circa: Antique Native Navajo C. Markings: Unmarked, Tested, and Guaranteed. Country of Origin: United States, Navajo Nation. Gram Weight: 15.3 Grams. 900 Coin Sterling Silver. Main Stone: Branch Coral. Main Stone Measurements/Color: The size of the coral varies, On average the largest measure 11.8 mm long by 3.9 mm wide, On average the smallest measure 0.23″ long by 0.12″ wide, Opaque bright red hue. Accent Stone Measurements/Color. Stone Treatment: The stone(s) appear to be untreated, but we are not certified gemologists. Stone(s) have been tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester. Stone Cuts: Smooth and Polished Branch Coral. Item Measurements: The necklace has a wearable length of 17.25 and 11.8 mm wide. The tube beads measure 0.11″ long by 0.64″ wide. The round beads measure 0.35″ long by 0.34″ wide. Closure/Clasp Type: Barrel Clasp. Link Type: Beads on Metal Wire. This gorgeous item is a red branch coral necklace with hollow repousse circular and tube beads. The beads were made using the repousse technique. The repousse technique dates back as far as the 3rd century BC and involves hand hammering silver into beautiful and intricate patterns. The silver in this necklace is. 900 coin silver, which is commonly found in antique Native Navajo jewelry. This item was made during the Fred Harvey era, during the 1950s. Damage: Age appropriate wear. Light tarnish on the sterling silver gives this piece an antique quality which we believe is quite lovely. The repousse beads are dented in some places, which is to be expected of an item this age, and does not affect the overall wear of the item. The price of this item has been reduced to reflect this. This listing is for the item only. This beautiful piece was made by a very talented Native American silversmith. It features handcrafted silversmith work throughout. Antique Native American jewelry is very rare to find. This is due to these pieces being made for reservation and personal use before the tourist trade became popular. Very few pieces were made and even less survived to today. The Navajo Nation sits on 27,000 square miles within the states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. The Navajo have a rich history and culture and have become known for creating some of the finest sterling silver and turquoise jewelry, incorporating their own traditional motifs with silversmithing. The squash blossom necklace is perhaps one the most famous Navajo styles produced, along with turquoise inlay rings. Turquoise is an important stone in Navajo culture; symbolizing happiness, good fortune, and good health. The first Navajo silversmith, Atsidi Sani, was taught around 1865 by a Mexican silversmith. Atsidi Sani, in turn, taught his four sons, who then started teaching other Navajo artisans. In the beginning, Navajo artisans created sterling silver jewelry for themselves and others in the Navajo Nation. The concept of Pawn, Old Pawn, and Dead Pawn Native American Jewelry came to be in the 1800s. When a loan wasn’t repaid, the item became known as either “Old Pawn” or Dead Pawn. Red Coral is a highly prized stone by Native American cultures and has long been used by artisans in the Southwest. Spanish traders introduced coral to the Navajo, Zuni, Hopi, and other tribes, and it quickly became a sign and symbol of wealth and status in many different Native American cultures. It varies in color from deep red to orange, with red being the preferred choice of Native American jewelry makers. Repoussé began as an ancient metalworking technique dating as far back as the 3rd century BC, involving malleable metal that was hammered onto the reverse side to create an image on the front. Examples are found all over the world; Greece, Egypt, and even the Hopewell periods in the American southeast. Reverse side hammering was also used to add detail to the front, creating intricate patterns using grooves, indentations, and channeling. The piece was then carefully polished to create a hollow, eye-catching treasure. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Necklaces & Pendants”. The seller is “abeautifultimeco” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Department: Womens
• Brand: Unbranded
• Metal: Sterling Silver
• Metal Purity: .900
• Main Stone: Coral
• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Jewelry Type: Necklaces
• Country of Origin: United States, Navajo Nation
• Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
• Type: Necklace
• Ethnic Origin: Navajo
• Ethnic & Regional Style: Native American
• Style: Beaded

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We have similar Turquoise and Native American items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. Listing Description by: Angela A. Markings : Unidentified mark “GUM” on the back of the pendant, tested, and guaranteed. Main Stone : Blue ridge turquoise. Length: 18.24 mm. Width : 13.95 mm. Color: opaque bright blue hue with a white and grey matrix. Accent Stone Measurements/Color. Stone Treatment : The stone(s) appear to be untreated, but we are not certified gemologists. Stone(s) have been tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester. Stone Cuts : Carved and polished cabochon. Bale opening measurements : 3.15 mm across. Handmade in the 1950s by a talented Navajo silversmith. 9oo sterling silver, also known as coin silver. Features a bright blue Blue Ridge turquoise stone resting in a bezel setting, framed by a rope twist motif. Completed with a standard bale for wear as a pendant. Damage : Age appropriate wear. Tarnish on the sterling silver gives the necklace an antique quality we believe is rather lovely. The price has been reduced to reflect this. This listing is for the item only. This beautiful piece was made by a very talented Native American silversmith. It features handcrafted silversmith work throughout. Antique Native American jewelry is very rare to find. This is due to these pieces being made for reservation and personal use before the tourist trade became popular. Very few pieces were made and even less survived to today. The Navajo Nation sits on 27,000 square miles within the states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. The Navajo have a rich history and culture and have become known for creating some of the finest sterling silver and turquoise jewelry, incorporating their own traditional motifs with silversmithing. The squash blossom necklace is perhaps one the most famous Navajo styles produced, along with turquoise inlay rings. Turquoise is an important stone in Navajo culture; symbolizing happiness, good fortune, and good health. The concept of Pawn, Old Pawn, and Dead Pawn Native American Jewelry came to be in the 1800s. When a loan wasn’t repaid, the item became known as either “Old Pawn” or Dead Pawn. Turquoise is found all over the world and has been a popular semi-precious stone used in jewelry and art for thousands of years by many different cultures; from prehistoric times to the present. Turquoise comes in many beautiful color variations; from the popular bright solid sky-blue hues to dark blue hues with dark spiderwebbing throughout, as well as aqua, teal, and many green varieties, and even some rare white with dark spiderwebbing. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Necklaces & Pendants”. The seller is “abeautifultimeco” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Country of Origin: United States – Navajo Nation
• Modified Item: No
• Featured Refinements: Navajo Necklace
• Type: Pendant
• Vintage: Yes
• Brand: GUM
• Era: Vintage Native Navajo C. 1950
• Ethnic & Regional Style: Native American
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Style: Charm, Pendant
• Pendant/Locket Type: Drop
• Antique: Yes
• Metal Purity: .900
• Closure: Standard bale
• Main Stone: Turquoise
• Main Stone Creation: Natural
• Metal: Sterling Silver
• Tribal Affiliation: Navajo

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We have similar Agate and Navajo items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. Item Description by: Angela A. Markings: Unmarked, tested, and guaranteed. Length: 33.66 mm. Width: 19.32 mm. Color: opaque mottled lighter and darker green hues with tan inclusions. Accent Stone Measurements/Color. Stone Treatment: The stone(s) appear to be untreated, but we are not certified gemologists. Stone(s) have been tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester. Stone Cuts: Carved and polished cabochon. Bale opening: 4.85 mm length, 2.88 mm width. Handmade during the 1960s by a talented Navajo silversmith. 900 sterling silver, also known as coin silver, a popular purity of silver during this time period. Features a beautiful, rare agate stone. This green and tan agate rests in a bezel setting. Completed with a standard bale, enabling the pendant to be worn on a variety of antique chains or necklaces. Damage: Age appropriate wear. Tarnish on some areas on the sterling silver gives this piece an antique quality which we believe is quite lovely. The price has been reduced to reflect this. This listing is for the item only. This beautiful piece was made by a very talented Native American silversmith. It features handcrafted silversmith work throughout. Antique Native American jewelry is very rare to find. This is due to these pieces being made for reservation and personal use before the tourist trade became popular. Very few pieces were made and even less survived to today. The Navajo Nation sits on 27,000 square miles within the states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. The Navajo have a rich history and culture and have become known for creating some of the finest sterling silver and turquoise jewelry, incorporating their own traditional motifs with silversmithing. The squash blossom necklace is perhaps one the most famous Navajo styles produced, along with turquoise inlay rings. Turquoise is an important stone in Navajo culture; symbolizing happiness, good fortune, and good health. The first Navajo silversmith, Atsidi Sani, was taught around 1865 by a Mexican silversmith. Atsidi Sani, in turn, taught his four sons, who then started teaching other Navajo artisans. In the beginning, Navajo artisans created sterling silver jewelry for themselves and others in the Navajo Nation. The concept of Pawn, Old Pawn, and Dead Pawn Native American Jewelry came to be in the 1800s. When a loan wasn’t repaid, the item became known as either “Old Pawn” or Dead Pawn. Agates are a semi-precious variety of gemstones composed of chalcedony and quartz layers that vary highly in grain and coloration, and usually show multi-color bands. It comes in many different colors including white, red, black, yellow, brown, or pink. The hues and bands are dependent on environmental pressure and temperature, and the mineral contents of each stone. Each agate is unique because of these myriad factors, and even slabs cut from the same specimen will vary in coloration and design. The stone was discovered on the shore of the Greek river Achates in the 3rd Century BC, and has been used for carvings and jewelry since. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Necklaces & Pendants”. The seller is “abeautifultimeco” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Country of Origin: United States, Navajo Nation
• Modified Item: No
• Jewelry Type: Pendants
• Ethnic Origin: Navajo
• Type: Pendant
• Brand: Unbranded
• Era: Vintage Native Navajo c. 1960
• Ethnic & Regional Style: Native American
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Metal Purity: .900
• Closure: Standard bale
• Main Stone: Agate
• Metal: Sterling Silver
• Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
• Style: Pendant

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We have similar Jasper and Navajo items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. Item Description by: Angela A. Markings: Unmarked, tested, and guaranteed. Main Stone: Picture jasper. Length: 25.34 mm. Width : 20.85 mm. Color: opaque cream hue with red bands and brown hues. Accent Stone Measurements/Color. Stone Treatment: The stone(s) appears to be untreated, but we are not certified gemologists. Stone(s) have been tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester. Stone Cuts: Carved and polished cabochon. Bale opening: 2.5 mm across. Handmade during the 1940s by a talented Navajo silversmith. Features a beautiful picture jasper stone with unique cream, red, and brown hues. The stone rests in a saw tooth bezel setting. Surrounded by a ribbon twist motif design. Completed with a standard bale, enabling the pendant to be worn on a variety of antique chains or necklaces. Damage: Age appropriate wear. Tarnish on some areas on the sterling silver gives this piece an antique quality which we believe is quite lovely. Tarnish on the sterling silver can be removed with a buffing. The price has been reduced to reflect this. This listing is for the item only. This beautiful piece was made by a very talented Native American silversmith. It features handcrafted silversmith work throughout. Antique Native American jewelry is very rare to find. This is due to these pieces being made for reservation and personal use before the tourist trade became popular. Very few pieces were made and even less survived to today. The Navajo Nation sits on 27,000 square miles within the states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. The Navajo have a rich history and culture and have become known for creating some of the finest sterling silver and turquoise jewelry, incorporating their own traditional motifs with silversmithing. The squash blossom necklace is perhaps one the most famous Navajo styles produced, along with turquoise inlay rings. Turquoise is an important stone in Navajo culture; symbolizing happiness, good fortune, and good health. The first Navajo silversmith, Atsidi Sani, was taught around 1865 by a Mexican silversmith. Atsidi Sani, in turn, taught his four sons, who then started teaching other Navajo artisans. In the beginning, Navajo artisans created sterling silver jewelry for themselves and others in the Navajo Nation. The concept of Pawn, Old Pawn, and Dead Pawn Native American Jewelry came to be in the 1800s. When a loan wasn’t repaid, the item became known as either “Old Pawn” or Dead Pawn. A form of chalcedony, jasper is an opaque mineral of virtually any color. Jasper is often observed with patterns that occur during the mineral’s formation. Certain forms of jasper such as the pale green variety have been popular since the ancient period; the Minoans on Crete favored green jasper for their seals, but green jasper was also popular among the Assyrians, Persians, Greeks, and Hebrews of antiquity. Hailed as a significant gemstone among the ancients, it was also used to produce objects larger than jewelry such as vases and other vessels. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Necklaces & Pendants”. The seller is “abeautifultimeco” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Country of Origin: United States, Navajo Nation
• Department: Unisex Adults
• Modified Item: No
• Ethnic Origin: Navajo
• Type: Pendant
• Main Stone Color: Brown
• Vintage: Yes
• Brand: Unbranded
• Era: Vintage Native Navajo c. 1940
• Ethnic & Regional Style: Native American
• Handmade: Yes
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Style: Pendant
• Metal Purity: .900
• Closure: Standard bale
• Main Stone: Jasper
• Main Stone Creation: Natural
• Metal: Sterling Silver
• Tribal Affiliation: Navajo

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