Gold Turquoise Jewelry
Beautiful Gold Silver Rare Turquoise and Coral Jewelry.... oh my!!
Southwest Native American Gold Jewelry is a relatively new idea... it first
appeared in the late 1970's.
Up until then (from the 1840's forward), all Southwest Indian Jewelry was made from
silver...
except for the occasional piece made from cooper.
However, in
the 1970's there was an explosion of interest in genuine Native American Southwest
Turquoise jewelry.
That period was
a time of a stagnant US economy, 18% interest rates, $850/oz gold
and $35/oz
silver. The Wall Street Journal touted Southwest Indian jewelry as more then
beautiful,
but as a solid investment form.
Frankly, time has proven the Wall Street Journal right.
Great
silversmiths of the time, whose jewelry originally sold for a few hundred to a few
thousand
dollars
now commands substantially more. The best pieces simply do not go down in
value. The supply is thin and the
demand great... even a slight drop in price is cause for a long term collector
to step up and buy.
Silversmiths who work in gold (and there are not many who can afford to) make a
considerable investment
with no guarantee of a return on that investment. Consequently, artists
will put their best effort into these
pieces and often feature rare and exotic turquoise and other gemstones in
that jewelry. These pieces are
what collector's dreams are made of.
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Marion Denipah Gold Ring Collection
Boyd Tsosie Solid 14K Gold and Gemstone Bracelet
Two Spirits in a Desert Landscape
Boyd Tsosie is much admired by Raymond Yazzie. The roots of
Raymond's precise lapidary jewelry are here with Boyd.
Entirely handmade of 14K gold, including the chain and clasp.
The beautiful center inlay includes Fossil Ivory, Gold, Sugalite,
Turquoise, Coral and Lapis.
The Center design is
1" x 3/4"
The bracelet will fit a 5 3/4" wrist to a 6 1/2" wrist
$7500
Link to the entire Boyd Tsosie Collection
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Wes Willie Gold Coral Turquoise Bracelet
A stunning collector piece... featuring Salmon Coral and
Rare Fossil Lone Mountain Turquoise
The Lone Mountain Turquoise gemstone measures
3/4" x 1/2"
The Coral gemstones rise 3/8" above the gold setting
Heavy,
Solid 14k Gold Bracelet... notice Gold is also
Inlayed with the Coral
The Bracelet is 1 5/8" wide at its widest point
(the Turquoise Crown)
For a 6" to a 6 1/4" wrist
$15,000
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Thomas Curtis Contemporary Silver and 14K Gold Bracelet
The face
of the bracelet is 14K gold. It was made by artfully applying substantial
amounts of 14k molten gold to the top silver layer. The inside of the bracelet
is
intricately and precisely stamped silver.
it is 1 1/4" wide
This heavy Gold and Silver Bracelet is for a 6 3/4" wrist
$4500
Link to the entire Thomas Curtis Collection
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Vernon Haskie 22K Gold Turquoise Pendant
Heavy,
Solid 22k Gold Butterfly Pendant
Inlaid with rare,
gem Lone Mountain Turquoise
Lone Mountain Turquoise of this great quality is considered among the
finest turquoise to
ever come out of the Southwest. It is used almost exclusively
by
Ray and Lee Yazzie and other silversmiths of this caliber.
Bear in mind that here are large Lone Mountain Turquoise gemstones, not
chips. Large pieces of fine, gem turquoise always cost considerably
more then small.
The gold butterfly itself is quite heavy and the channels substantial
The same beautiful, Lone Mountain turquoise was also
used in the Gold Bezel
One of a Kind
3" long x 3/4" wide
$14,950
The Pearl Necklace is not included
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Al Joe 14k Gold Bolo Tie
Featured is a beautiful, old, Lone Mountain Turquoise gemstone.
This Lone Mountain turquoise appears to me to be fossil turquoise.
Ray Yazzie has quite a stash of fossil Lone Mountain
and this looks the same as his.
An incredibly elegant and understated piece
The
Bolo Tie measures
1 1/4" x 1 1/4"
$3450
Link to the entire Al Joe Collection
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Marion Denipah Black Tahitian Pearl Turquoise 18k Solid Gold Necklace Findings and Bezels
Incredible
Over
the years, we have had and sold jewelry from all the top Jewelers
in the Southwest. Never have I seen anything like this!! The Black
Tahitian Pearls are Exquisite...
very large (1/2" diameter) and very Iridescent. The 18k Gold Tufa Casting is top
quality.
The rare, large (1 1/4" x 1") Candelaria Turquoise is magnificent.
The Candelaria Turquoise Mine is long closed. The beauty and quality of these turquoise
gemstones
is comparable to that of the best Lander Blue and as such, they fetched a premium
price from everyone who was fortunate enough to have them cross their
path.
This
piece should be considered a One of a Kind.
It will not appear again
The Necklace 18" Long
$19,500
Link to the Marion Denipah and Steve LaRance Collection
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Fritz Casuse heavy solid 14K Gold Ring
Featuring a fine, lustrous, white Pearl and a small red Ruby
Size 6 3/4
$1950
See the entire Fritz Casuse Collection
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John Shopteese 14k Gold Turquoise Ring
Featured in the design is a beautiful Morenci Bird's Eye Turquoise gemstone
and a 10 pt diamond in a 14k yellow gold Tiffany Setting
The Ring is size 7 3/4
$1975
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Sedona Indian Jewelry Turquoise Collectors Guide...
Silver Gold and
Turquoise Jewelry
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