SAMMIE KESCOLI BEGAY Navajo Ring

Sammie Kescoli Begay Navajo Pilot Mountain Turquoise and Sterling Silver Ring
  • Fabulous Sammie Kescoli Begay Pilot Mountain Turquoise Sterling Silver Ring
  • Navajo silversmith Sammie Kescoli Begay produces some of the most beautiful traditional and deeply stamped sterling silver jewelry.
  • He uses heavy gauge ingot silver combined quality gem grade turquoise.
  • Sammie is a minister to his growing congregation (Ganado Glory Temple Ministries) on the Navajo reservation.                                                                                                     
  • Sammie was one of the early silversmiths for Shades of the West in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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Ring Size
7
Ring Dimensions
Face = 1-5/8″ tall x 1-1/8″ wide
Composition
Sterling Silver,  Pilot Mountain Turquoise 
Weight in grams
24.5
Artist’s Identity
Sammie Kescoli Begay, Navajo Silversmith
Hallmarks
S. Kescoli, Sterling

SUNSHINE REEVES Navajo Bracelet

Sunshine Reeves Navajo Royston Turquoise and Sterling Silver Bracelet
  • Fabulous Sunshine Reeves Navajo bracelet.
  • Daniel “Sunshine” Reeves was born in Twin Lakes, New Mexico in 1966 He is an award-winning Navajo artist. Sunshine’s work is collected throughout the world, including Japan, Europe, and Korea. His work is exhibited in galleries and museums across the country.
  • Sunshine learned the art of silversmithing from his older brothers at the age of 24.
  • He has earned many awards, including Best of Show at 1997 Santa Fe Indian Market and Best in Class in 1998.
  • Intricate Silver work, along with gorgeous Bisbee Turquoise.
  • Royston Turquoise is one of the top desirable turquoise varieties to collect in the world! The shade of Green color verifies it’s identity.
  • To view other great bracelets on this website, please click HERE!
Bracelet Size  
6-3/4
Circumference
(inside tip-to-tip)  
5-1/2″
Gap in bracelet
(between tips) 

1-1/4″

Bandwidth
3/4″ 

Weight in grams   

33.5
Artist’s Identity
Sunshine Reeves, Navajo Silversmith
Hallmarks  
Sunshine Reeves, Sterling

BENNIE RATION Navajo Pin

Bennie Ration Navajo Damele and Sterling Silver Pin
  • Fabulous Bennie Ration Navajo Damele and Sterling Silver Pendant!
  • Moreover, Damele is from the Benny Demele Ranch and the claim of Tony Cotner. Unfortunately, Tony (A personal friend of ours) passes away without telling anyone the of the exact location of the Damele source! In addition, he personally tells us that he covers his mine with 20 tons of dirt when it isn’t being actively mined.
  • Navajo silversmith Bennie Ration was born March 21, 1955, on the Canoncito Navajo reservation in New Mexico. John and Frances Ration are his parents.
  • As a matter of fact, his father, who had been a silversmith since childhood, taught Bennie the art of silversmithing at the age of eleven.
  • Finally, to view more great jewelry on this website, please click HERE!
Materials Used
Sterling Silver and Damele (Variscite)

 

Height / Width
7/8″ Tall / ” Wide
Hallmarks / Artist
BR, Talon, Sterling
Weight in       Grams
10.5

Navajo Apache Crown Dancer Bracelet

MS signed Navajo Kachina Sterling Silver and Coral Bracelet
  • This fabulous cuff features a Apache Crown Dancer
  • Classic Kachina and Mediterranean Coral Bracelet
  • This exquisite bracelet features 10 pieces of old red Mediterranean coral secure in smooth bezel, on a foundation of heavy gauge vintage sterling silver.
  • The coral cabochons frame an inlaid portrait in mother of pearl, of Apache Gaan Dancer (or Crown Dancer). Twisted silver and applied leaves complete the face of the bracelet.
  • To view a similar bracelet, on this website, please click HERE!
Bracelet Size  
6-1/2
Circumference
(inside tip-to-tip)  
5-1/2″
Gap in bracelet
(between tips) 

1″

Bandwidth

 

2-1/4″ 

Weight in grams   

68.3
Artist’s Identity
MS, Navajo
Hallmarks  
MS

TIMM LEWIS Navajo Pendant

Timm Lewis Navajo Petroglyph Sterling Silver Arrowhead Pendant
  • Outstanding Timm Lewis Navajo Petroglyph Arrowhead Sterling Silver Pin!
  • Timm grew up around petroglyphs. He’s been active since the 1980’s. He herded sheep on the Navajo Reservation.
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Materials Used
Sterling silver
Height
2-1/2″ (3-1/8″ w/bale)
Width
1-5/8″
Hallmarks / Artist
Timm Lewis, Navajo Silversmith
      Weight in Grams
18.5

VIRGINIA C. Navajo Earrings

Virginia C. Navajo Sterling Silver and 1/20 Gold Filled Feather Earrings
  • Wonderful sterling silver feather earrings with gold accents.
  • To view another Virginia C. piece on this website, please click HERE!
Condition
Vintage
Length of Earrings
2-1/2″ long (3″ long w/hook) x 5/8″ wide
Composition
Sterling Silver, Gold Filled
Weight in grams
9.7
Artist’s Identity
Virginia C. Navajo Silversmith
Hallmarks
 Virginia C., Sterling, 1/20 12 K.G.F.

VENUS & NANCY EDSITTY Navajo Earrings

V & N Edsitty Black Onyx and Sterling Silver Earrings
  • These fabulous post earrings are a collaboration between Navajo silversmiths Venus (V) and Nancy (N) Edsitty.
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Condition
Vintage
Length of Earrings
1-1/4″ tall, 1″ wide
Composition
Sterling Silver and Black Onyx
Weight in grams
23.9
Artist’s Identity
Venus & Nancy Edsitty, Navajo Silversmiths
Hallmarks
V & S Edsitty, Sterling

T. & R.S. SIGNED Navajo Earrings

T.&R.S. Navajo Hallmark
  • Dramatic and beautiful T. & R. S. Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver earrings.
  • To view other earrings on this website, please click HERE!
Condition
Vintage Excellent
Length of Earrings
1″ Wide x 2″ Tall
Composition
Turquoise (Possibly Kingman), Sterling Silver
Weight in grams
17.6
Artist’s Identity
T.&R.S. Navajo Silversmith
Hallmarks
T.&R.S., Sterling

G.K. SARIAGE Navajo Bracelet

G.K. SARIAGE Navajo Lone Mountain Turquoise and Faux Tortoise Shell Sterling Silver Bracelet
  • Fabulous custom Natural Lone Mountain spider-web turquoise and faux Tortoise shell bracelet/cuff.
  • Hand etched “Handmade by G.K. Sariage” plus Storm Cloud Hallmark.
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                                                     Bracelet Size
6-7/8
Circumference
(inside end-to-end)  
5-1/2″
Gap in bracelet
(between ends) 

1-3/8″

Bandwidth

 

1-1/2″

Weight in grams   

104.9
Artist’s Hallmarks
(stamped on back) 
 Handmade by G.K. Sariage, Storm Cloud
Artist’s Identity  
G.K. Sariage, Navajo Silversmith

AL JOE Navajo Bracelet

AL JOE Navajo Sterling Silver and Mediterranean Coral Stamped Shadowbox Bracelet
  • Fabulous Navajo Symmetrical Sterling Silver shadowbox bracelet with coral cabochons by award winning Alfred Joe.
  • In the first place, Al Joe uses stamping, overlay, and shadowbox techniques.  
  • Moreover, Al learns jewelry making skills from his uncle Colbert Joe.  
  • In addition, he is later attends Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona.
  • Al Joe receives IACA’s (Indian Arts and Crafts Association) Artist of the Year awards in both 2001 and 2009!
  • Also, he is a teacher to his son, Bryan Joe, and to his grandson, Derrick Joe, passing down his knowledge.  
  • Furthermore, Alfred also helps his younger brother, Larry Joe, get his start in jewelry making.
  • To view more great jewelry on this website, please click HERE!
Bracelet Size
6-5/8
Circumference
(inside end-to-end)
5-5/8″
Gap in bracelet (between ends)

1″

Bandwidth

1-3/8″ 

Weight in grams

86.7 or 2.79 Troy Ounces
Artist’s Hallmarks
(stamped on back)
 
AJ, Sterling
Artist’s Identity
Alfred Joe, Navajo Silversmith