Most notably, every week, we sell thousands of dollars of old and new Native Southwest turquoise jewelry. In addition, this jewelry includes both silversmith “signed” pieces and “unsigned” pieces.

Most noteworthy, an evaluation including an approximation of value and identification of YOUR Native American  jewelry costs you only $39.95 PER ITEM.  

* Furthermore, if you are local or visiting Tucson and come into our brick and mortar store, we can offer you a much more cost effective “bundle” price.* (it is quicker and easier for me to verbally convey the information to clients, then type up reports!)       

               

In like manner, we offer this service for both walk-in clients and clients over the Internet:

1. First of all, we identify the Native American Indian tribe who make the piece with the style and artistic techniques in mind. 

2. Secondly, we establish the approximate age of the piece according to it’s construction characteristics.

3. Thirdly, we inform you of either the exact turquoise mine, or the probability of a certain mine, according on the attributes of the turquoise. Generally speaking, we examine the host rock, matrix patterns, and colors to determine the probable source of the turquoise.

4. Finally, we convey to you the current fair market value of your piece. Chiefly, we take into account all the aspects of your jewelry, to determine the value.

       Just e-mail:

1. In the first place, please send DETAILED DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHS of your piece(s) showing close-up shots of the front and back. Also, please include markings and any other helpful angles. E-mail to: dwightandchristy@gmail.com.         

2. Equally important, please send MEASUREMENTS of piece(s) i.e. length of necklace, height/width of pendant, etc.

3. Also, please send the WEIGHT of the piece(s)…in grams or ounces.

4. Most noteworthy, PAYPAL is how I accept payment for this service. Notably, I get paid prior to commencement of research and the subsequent report is emailed.  Correspondingly, my Paypal account identification is dwightandchristy@gmail.com 

5. * Please note* …approximations of value usually take from 3 to 5 business days. Equally important, this period depends on the quantity of research and my pending work load.

*Equally important…this service is NOT a formal written appraisal, but an identification of your jewelry and conveyance of the current fair market value. At the same time, your evaluation is based on over 30 years of experience and continuing education.

Most noteworthy, we are constantly visiting other Indian Jewelry dealers and their shops, Indian jewelry shows, as well as local and national Native American Indian Jewelry Markets. In addition, we utilize paid subscription internet websites for the latest information.

• Above all, we creat turquoise jewelry ourselves! As a matter of fact, as guest of Dean Otteson, we visit the Royston mining district and personally mine turquoise (Video at the bottom of this page). Then again, as a guest of David Otteson, we visit the Broken Arrow Mine, the Big Nugget Turquoise Mine, and the Tree Frog Mine. Also, we are past guests of Freeport McMoran at the Bisbee turquoise tailing piles for multiple visits. Most notably, we cut turquoise from the rough stone, shape turquoise for jewelry, and silversmith to finish product (Pictures at the bottom of this page).

• In reality, our 30 + years of experience of buying, selling, and evaluating turquoise jewelry is our foundation for your accurate verbal approximation of value.

• Also, we regularly attend Native American Indian jewelry shows including the Santa Fe Indian Market each August. In addition, we always attend the Tucson Gem and Mineral Shows, and other local and regional Native American Indian jewelry Shows.

• Furthermore, we are frequent visitors and members of The Heard Museum.

• With this in mind, we regularly perform Indian Jewelry valuations, either as a walk-in service or internet e-mail correspondence.

Feedback from an internet client :

Hello Dwight: 

I want to thank you for the wonderfully detailed appraisal of my squash blossom necklace – right down to the details of the maker of the piece. Incredible work! I am astounded!

All the best,
John H.

Feedback from an internet client :

Thanks Dwight,

that is good news and as always you are great at both providing little tutoring and presenting a simple evaluation in a way that makes sense and is useful. Much appreciated, have a great day!!  

Jeff R.

Feedback from an internet client :

Hello Dwight,

 

Thank you, I truly appreciate the detailed information. This has helped me tremendously.

 

Sincerely,

Connie D.

Feedback from an internet client :

Thank you very much for your evaluation – we greatly appreciate your expertise in helping us better understand what we have!

Brenden S.

Feedback from an internet client :

Good Evening Dwight,

I sincerely appreciate your thorough valuation, it is obvious you have knowledge and sources in the turquoise arena of trade.

 

Victoria M.

Feedback from a recent internet client:

Thank you so much for this!  What an interesting history these two cuffs have!  Thanks again for your promptness and research! 

Sincerely, Ann B.

PS is there anywhere you would like me to leave a glowing review?

Feedback from a recent internet client :

Thank you so much for all of your time and expertise!  The information you gave us is so very helpful!

Thanks again and again,

June & John

Feedback from a recent internet client :

Nicely done. Thanks a bunch. I will use you again and recommend others.

Pat C.

  

Feedback from a recent internet client :

Thank you so much! You gave me lots of good info — I appreciate your time! 

B. Jones