Native American, Mexican, and Southwest Sterling Silver Jewelry

Unusual Fred Harvey era Indian tourist bracelet, C1930. This 3 link bracelet has stamp work with whirling logs or swastikas, snakes, and arrows. Each link features a beautiful ovals of green cerrillos turquoise. This bracelet measures 7" long by 1" high and is in excellent condition.

Hand made earrings by Navajo artist Floyd Arviso. The earring have a striking geometric design that combines blue lapis, blue turquoise, and purple sugilite. The backs have clip-on findings and are marked "FA sterling", each measures 1-1/2" by 1" and both weigh 19.6 grams. Condition is excellent.

Great pair of vintage sterling silver set with blue turquoise. Back of each earring is marked "Anthony Kee .925 sterling cop c 94". They were designed by Navajo silversmith Anthony Kee for Castings on Parade, Inc. Very nice solid quality earrings! They each measure 1-1/4" by 3/4".

1930's sterling silver Indian souvenir bracelet by an unknown maker. It measures 1" wide and the stamped decorations include thunderbirds, rain clouds, and arrows. This bracelet is average size and made to fit up to a 6-1/2" wrist. It weighs 40.9 grams, and is flexible so the size can be adjusted somewhat. The back opening measures 1 3/8", condition is excellent.

This pendant was created by Carolyn Pollack's Southwestern jewelry company, Relios. The setting is made of sterling silver accented with 14K yellow gold. This pendant measures almost 1-3/4" by 1-1/8. The back is made from a large, single piece of blue lapis. The front of the setting has an oval bezel inlaid with lapis, turquoise, mother of pearl, and spiney oyster. I'd call this design Art Deco meets southwestern. The side has the Relios trademark and is marked "Sterling 14K".

Vintage signed Native American pin pendant with bezel set coral in shadow box. This piece measures 1-5/8" by 7/8", is signed JD STERLING and is C1970. This clever design can be worn on the horizontal as a pin or vertically as a pendant. Excellent craftsmanship and weight (8.7 grams). Barton Wright's book "Hallmarks of the Southwest" lists 4 or 5 different Native American artists who use the JD mark, so it's hard to say who made it. The condition is excellent. The shipping charge within the U.S. is $7.00 and shipping for multiple purchases is automatically discounted. Orders from most foreign countries are no problem.

C1980 sterling and stone button style earring made by master inlay jeweler Jesse Monongya, Navajo. Each earring measures 1-1/8" across and is inlay work was done using jet, malachite, and opal. The eyes are made of lapis surrounded by mother of pearl. A beautiful and graceful design! Jesse Monongya's work has won numerous awards and was included in PBS' "Craft in America: Expanding Traditions" a traveling exhibition that ran from 2007-2009. These clip-on earrings are in very good condition.

Signed Native American pendant with orange striped agate stone. This pendant has a signature that I can not identify and is also marked "Sterling IHMJ" (Indian Hand Made Jewelry). This piece measures 1-1/2" by 1-1/4". Condition of this previously owned pendant is excellent, showing only minor signs of use. The weight of this good size pendant is 11.9 grams or .38 troy ounces. Please click on the main image if you do not see the inset photo of the mark.

Vintage Native American concho belt features (10) sterling silver conchas set with blue turquoise. Each concho measures approximately 1-5/8" L x 1 1/4" W. They are securely connected with sterling rings accented with stamped melon shaped discs. The belt is 27" long, so will fit a 27" waist. If a larger size is desired a jeweler/silversmith could add additional sterling rings. Excellent condition, circa 1960's, and weighs 3.58 troy ounces. This belt is not marked but was tested and found to be made of sterling silver.

Vintage sterling silver Native American ring with blue turquoise. The oval shaped front measures 1-1/8" tall by 3/4" wide. The inside of the ring is marked "CT", I have not been able to identify this signature. It weighs 6.3 grams‚ is a size 9. The ring is in good vintage condition.

1950s Bell Trading Post sterling silver brooch or concha pin with stamped design. This brooch is 1 3/4" wide by 1 1/8" tall and has an early Trading Post bell shape mark with the word Sterling. It has nice workmanship and a good design. Please click into the item to see a photo of the back. $6.00 US ship/insure, and shipping costs for multiple purchases are automatically discounted.

Vintage Native American sterling silver bookmark made by Hopi Dawn Lucas. This bookmark has an L-shaped top with a bear silhouette accented with turquoise. The rest has hand stamped bear paw tracks. It measures 4-3/4" long and almost 1/2" wide. Condition of this previously owned bookmark is excellent. The back has the initials "DL" and is marked sterling. According to Bille Hougart's "Little book of Marks on Southwestern Silver" this is the mark of Hopi Dawn Lucas.

Mexican sterling silver brooch with overlay design of a guitar player. This brooch has a unique shape and measures 1-1/2 tall by up to 1-1/2" wide. It is marked "Hecho en Mexico CAV Plata 925" and weigh 18.9 grams. Condition is very good.

Vintage Native American necklace with brightly colored glass beads, cowrie shells, and animal claw. 8mm red, green, and yellow glass beads are used in the front of the necklace and a 6mm size in the back. Metal silver tone spacers seperate the two bead sizes. This necklace is strung on deerskin and is slightly over 24" long. Many of the glass beads are handmade and the cowry or cowrie shells show age. C1940's or earlier.

Women's sterling Native American ring with gem grade turquoise and red coral. This ring is currently a size 7, and weighs 12.5 grams. The face of the ring measures almost 1-3/4" tall by 3/47" wide with silver accent leaves. This ring is unsigned. Condition of the ring is excellent with no problems to note. $7.00 US or Canada ship/insure.

Large vintage silver bolo tie with stamped design. This bolo has a black leather cord with sterling tips. Measuring 3" tall by up to 2" wide, it is marked M. Begay sterling. A very handsome and attractive piece. This is a quality piece with good weight at 49.1 grams for all. In excellent condition with no problems to note.

Large handmade ring with bezel set Nevada number 8 turquoise gem, dated 1993. The face of the ring measures 1 1/4" by 7/16" and the center stone is surrounded by beading and stamping. The ring is signed and marked ".925 JR (?) Nat. Nevada 93". I have not been able to identify the artist but the stone and workmanship are outstanding. The stone itself measures 3/4" by 1/2" and weighs approx 12 carats. This ring is a size 6-1/2 and will create a bold statement.

1930's Navajo cuff style bracelet with arrowhead accents and center bump up. This classice has a hammered finish and is in excellent condition. The inside measures 2 1/4" across and the opening in the back is 7/8" wide.

Large niello brooch / pendant made in Mexico. This brooch is slightly domed and is secured with a rollover clasp. Hallmarks: STERLING 925, JC, eagle mark numbered 4. Dimensions: 1-7/8”. Condition: Excellent vintage condition weight 14.9 grams.

Native American sterling silver bar pin or brooch with stamped design. This pin measures 2-1/8" by 1/2" and, as is typical of the period, is unsigned. In the center is a nice natural turquoise stone. Looking at the back one can see an old "C" clasp and silver is not perfectly smooth (evidence that a silver coin was used to make this pin). Condition is excellent for this C1930's piece.

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Vintage 1950s Navajo ring with a petrified wood stone. The colors in the stone are dark grey and dark red/orange. The face of the ring measures 1" tall by almost 1/2" wide. It is a size 8 and is in excellent condition. Typical of the era, the inside of the shank is not signed, but the ring tests as sterling. Shipping and insurance in the USA and Canada will be $7.00.

Lovely signed Zuni pendant with mother of pearl, coral, and turquoise. This pendant measures 2-1/2" long by 1" wide and weighs 15 grams. The back is singed "Simplicio". So this is either the work of Sarah or Mike Simplicio, fine Zuni artists.

Navajo pendant with the image of Native American potter. This woman holds a stick and is drawing a design on the pottery. This pendant measures 2" tall by 1-1/4' wide and weighs 4.9 grams. The back is signed "B Yazzie Sterling" and is most likely the work of Bernice Yazzie. This pendant is on a new 18" sterling silver chain with a spring ring closure. A charming navajo sterling pendant!

1940's sterling silver Indian souvenir or Fred Harvey style bracelet by an unknown maker. It measures 3/4" wide at the center with thunderbird. This bracelet is on the small side and made to fit up to a 6" wrist. It weighs 9.1 grams, and is flexible so the size can be adjusted somewhat. The back opening measures 1 1/16" and it is unmarked.

1930`s sterling silver American Indian souvenir pin by an unknown maker, very large size. The pin measures 3-1/2" wide by 1-1/4 high and has machine stamped designs and bump-ups. It weighs 19.4 grams, and is marked "Sterling". Condition is excellent with nice piece of bezel set with Cerrillos turquoise. This pin certainly will make a statement!

Bold contemporary sterling silver cuff bracelet with malachite inlay made in Taxco, Mexico. It measures 1-1/4" wide at the center and this bracelet is made to fit a 6 to 6-1/2" wrist. It weighs 48.2 grams or 1.55 troy ounces. It is marked "TN-12 Mexico 925". Condition of this previously owned bracelet is excellent.

Vintage sterling silver, turquoise and coral woman's bracelet signed I. Yazzie, C1970. This is a sweater bracelet, meant to hand down below the cuff of your sweater. The V shaped front is typical of these bracelets. Attached is a "pendant" which sits on the front of the hand. The pendant measures 1-1/2" tall by 3/4" wide. It is marked "I. Yazzie Sterling" and weighs 9.1 grams. The Native American bracelet will fit an average wrist, 6"-6-1/2". Condition is excellent, showing only minor signs of use.

Vintage Zuni turquoise needlepoint cluster earrings in sterling silver by Lance & Cordelia Waatsa. Each earring measures 1-1/2" by 1" and is signed "L&C Waatsa Sterling". The pair weighs 12.9 grams and have clip-on findings. Condition is near mint.

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Massive Navajo sterling silver ring with mop and turquoise. C1960's. The face of the ring measures 1-1/8" high by 3/4" wide. The sides and top and bottom of the face are accented with stamped silver beads. One of the best features of the ring it the light blue turquoise of very good quality. This ring is unsigned and weighs 19.8 grams or .64 of a troy ounce. Other than slight wear to the applied silver beads condition is excellent, with no chiped or broken stones and a solid heavy shank.

Large size Navajo men's eagle ring, sterling silver with turquoise and coral, size 13 (can be re-sized). The ring is marked "Sterling". Dimensions: on the top - 1-1/8" x 3/4", Weight - 21.4 grams. This previously owned ring is in very good condition.

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Signed C1970 Native American Zuni cluster earrings made by Alice Quam, clip-on style. The face of each earring measure 1" across and is accented with 13 coral stones. They are signed A.Q., the signature of Alice Quam. Condition is excellent with little wear.

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Large vintage 1970's Native American bolo slide on a woven black leather cord with sterling silver tips. The slide measures 2 7/8" tall by 2 1/8" wide and is marked BCT (with pipe symbol) Sterling. This bolo showcases the talents of the Navajo silversmith and painter Robert Becenti Jr. Insured shipping in the USA and Canada will be $11.50