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Turtle drop pendant, cast, sterling silver, Melanie Yazzie, new, Navajo, design
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Turtles, cast sterling silver drop pendant Melanie Yazzie new Navajo sea turtles
Melanie A. Yazzie
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
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W 2 in L 4.75 in
Ram drop pendant, by Melanie Yazzie, cast, sterling silver, Navajo, necklace
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Rams, cast sterling silver pendant Melanie Yazzie new Navajo necklace aries
Melanie A. Yazzie
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
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W 2.25 in L 4.75 in
Just Thinking, Melanie Yazzie, pendant, Navajo, F*&k Off, sterling silver
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Just Thinking, Melanie Yazzie pendant Navajo, F*&k Off, cast sterling silver
Melanie A. Yazzie
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Heart Plant, large pendant sterling silver designs by Melanie Yazzie Navajo
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Heart Plant, large pendant sterling silver designs by Melanie Yazzie Navajo
This pendant will
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
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W 2 in L 3.5 in
Corn Flower Pendant by Melanie Yazzie, Navajo, silver, pendant, contemporary
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Corn Flower Pendant by Melanie Yazzie, Navajo, silver, pendant, contemporary
Melanie A. Yazzie
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
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W 1.75 in L 3.5 in
Embrace Water, Dragonfly pendant enhancer, Melanie Yazzie designs, silver Navajo
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Embrace Water, Dragonfly pendant enhancer, Melanie Yazzie designs, silver Navajo
Pendant/enhancer
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
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W 2.75 in D 0.07 in L 2.75 in
Standing Guard, Melanie Yazzie, cast, silver, pendant, enhancer, Hopi, Navajo
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Standing Guard, Melanie Yazzie cast silver pendant enhancer Hopi Navajo Native American designed
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
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W 1 in L 2.75 in
Grandmother, Silver pendant enhancer by contemporary Navajo artist Melanie Yazzie
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Grandmother, pendant enhancer, Melanie Yazzie designs, sterling silver, Navajo
This is part of a
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 1 in L 2.75 in
Embrace Water, Dragonfly pendant enhancer, Melanie Yazzie designs, silver Navajo
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Embrace Water, Dragonfly pendant enhancer, Melanie Yazzie designs, silver Navajo
Pendant/enhancer
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
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W 2.75 in D 0.07 in L 2.75 in
Embrace Water, Dragonfly pendant enhancer, Melanie Yazzie designs, silver Navajo
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Embrace Water, Dragonfly pendant enhancer, Melanie Yazzie designs, silver Navajo
Pendant/enhancer
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
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W 2.75 in D 0.07 in L 2.75 in
George Silversmith is From Wide Ruins, kitty, pendant, Melanie Yazzie, Navajo
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
George Silversmith is From Wide Ruins, kitty, pendant, Melanie Yazzie, Navajo
Melanie A. Yazzie
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
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W 3 in L 2.5 in
She's Singing, by Melanie Yazzie, silver, pendant, enhancer, woman, fish, bird
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Melanie A. Yazzie ™: jewelry
She’s Singing, pendant/enhancer, sterling
Pendant/enhancer cast
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
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W 1.75 in L 1.75 in
Bitter Water Girl, by Melanie Yazzie, cast, silver, pendant, enhancer, Navajo
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Melanie A. Yazzie ™: jewelry
BITTER WATER GIRL
cast sterling silver enhancer
3” h x 2” w
Pendant
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
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W 2 in L 3 in
Morning Walker, by Melanie Yazzie, cast, silver pendant, Navajo, Hopi Girl
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Morning Walker, by Melanie Yazzie, cast, silver pendant, Navajo, Hopi Girl Navajo Designed
Cast
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
Patrick Joseph, Ram cast silver pendant Melanie Yazzie Navajo aries new
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Patrick Joseph, Ram cast silver pendant Melanie Yazzie Navajo aries
Melanie A. Yazzie (Navajo-Diné
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 2.5 in W 3.25 in
Sombra Girl, cast silver rez dog pendant, Melanie Yazzie, Native American
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Sombra Girl, cast silver rez dog pendant, Melanie Yazzie, Navajo
Melanie A. Yazzie (Navajo-Diné
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 3 in W 3.25 in
Patrick Joseph, Ram cast silver pendant Melanie Yazzie Navajo aries new
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Patrick Joseph, Ram cast silver pendant Melanie Yazzie Navajo aries
Melanie A. Yazzie (Navajo-Diné
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 2.5 in W 3.25 in
Bitter Water Girl by Melanie Yazzie, cast silver pendant enhancer fairy Navajo
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Melanie A. Yazzie ™: jewelry
BITTER WATER GIRL
sterling silver enhancer
3” h x 2” w
Pendant
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
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W 2 in L 3 in
Bitter Water Girl by Melanie Yazzie, cast silver pendant enhancer fairy Navajo
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Melanie A. Yazzie ™: jewelry
BITTER WATER GIRL
sterling silver enhancer
3” h x 2” w
Pendant
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
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W 2 in L 3 in
Beverly Hills Yazzie, sterling silver, pendant, Melanie Yazzie, Horse, Navajo
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Beverly Hills Yazzie, sterling silver pendant Melanie Yazzie Horse Navajo
Also available with a pin
Category
2010s American Native American Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
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H 1.5 in L 2.5 in
Beverly Hills Yazzie, sterling silver pendant Melanie Yazzie Horse Navajo
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Beverly Hills Yazzie, sterling silver pendant Melanie Yazzie Horse Navajo
Also available with a pin
Category
2010s American Native American Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 1.5 in L 2.5 in
Native American Mark Yazzie Sterling Silver Amethyst Teardrop Pendant #16153
By Navajo
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver amethyst teardrop pendant by Native American Navajo artisan, Mark Yazzie.
Large
Category
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
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H 2.75 in W 1.5 in
Native American Larry Moses Yazzie Sterling Silver Turquoise Pendant #16150
By Navajo
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver and turquoise pendant by Native American Navajo artisan, Larry Moses Yazzie.
Large
Category
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
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H 1.38 in W 0.75 in
Salt Water Girl, Melanie Yazzie enhancer, pendant, sterling silver, Navajo
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Salt Water Girl, Melanie Yazzie enhancer, pendant, sterling silver, Navajo
Melanie A. Yazzie
Category
2010s American Artist Necklace Enhancers
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 3.5 in L 2.5 in
Curly Sheep, Sterling silver pin pendant Melanie Yazzie Navajo, Native American
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Curly Sheep, Sterling silver pin pendant Melanie Yazzie Navajo, Native American
Melanie A. Yazzie
Category
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 2 in L 2.75 in
Dog with Funky Feet, sterling silver pin pendant Melanie Yazzie Navajo new
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Dog with Funky Feet, sterling silver pin pendant Melanie Yazzie Navajo Native American new
Melanie
Category
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 1.75 in W 2.5 in
Dragonfly Drop pendant, Melanie Yazzie, cast, silver, drop pendant, Navajo
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Dragonfly Drop Necklace, Melanie Yazzie cast silver drop pendant Navajo designs
Dragonfly Drop
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
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W 2 in L 4.5 in
Kitty earrings, cast sterling silver Melanie Yazzie dangle cats contemporary
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Kitty earrings cast sterling silver Melanie Yazzie dangle cats contemporary
Sterling Silver casting
Category
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Flower earrings, cast, sterling silver, dangle earrings, Melanie Yazzie, flowers
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Flower earrings, cast, sterling silver, dangle earrings, Melanie Yazzie, flowers
The weight is the
Category
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
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W 1.13 in L 2 in
Flower earrings, cast sterling silver dangle earrings Melanie Yazzie flowers
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Flower earrings cast sterling silver dangle earrings Melanie Yazzie flowers
The weight is the
Category
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
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W 1.13 in L 2 in
Kitty earrings, cast sterling silver Melanie Yazzie dangle cats contemporary
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Kitty earrings cast sterling silver Melanie Yazzie dangle cats contemporary
Sterling Silver casting
Category
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Flower earrings, cast sterling silver dangle earrings Melanie Yazzie flowers
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Flower earrings cast sterling silver dangle earrings Melanie Yazzie flowers
The weight is the
Category
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
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W 1.13 in L 2 in
Flower earrings, cast sterling silver dangle earrings Melanie Yazzie flowers
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Flower earrings cast sterling silver dangle earrings Melanie Yazzie flowers
The weight is the
Category
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
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W 1.13 in L 2 in
Little Jack, cast silver pin pendant bird dragonfly Melanie Yazzie
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Little Jack, cast silver pin pendant bird dragonfly Melanie Yazzie
Melanie A. Yazzie (Navajo-Diné
Category
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Helping Hands, Naja, Melanie Yazzie design, silver, Navajo, pendant contemporary
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Helping Hands, Naja, Melanie Yazzie design, silver, Navajo, pendant contemporary
Melanie A. Yazzie
Category
2010s American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
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H 1.75 in L 2.25 in
Little Jack, cast silver, pin, pendant, bird, dragonfly, Melanie Yazzie, sweet
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Little Jack, cast silver pin pendant bird dragonfly Melanie Yazzie
Melanie A. Yazzie (Navajo-Diné
Category
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
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W 2.25 in L 2 in
Bitter Water Girl, pendant, enhancer, Melanie Yazzie jewelry designs Navajo, silver
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
BITTER WATER GIRL Melanie Yazzie designs
sterling silver enhancer
3” h x 2” w
Melanie A. Yazzie
Category
2010s American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
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H 2 in L 3 in
She Sings, pendant enhancer, Melanie Yazzie designs silver Navajo bird fish lady
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
She Sings, pendant enhancer, Melanie Yazzie designs silver Navajo bird fish lady
Melanie A. Yazzie
Category
2010s American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
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H 3.25 in W 1.75 in
JoAnne Bahe Hangs Out at Red Lake, Melanie Yazzie Navajo fish pendant pin silver
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
JoAnne Bahe Hangs Out at Red Lake, Melanie Yazzie Navajo fish pendant pin silver Native American
Category
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 2 in W 2.25 in
Adjustable Textured Butterfly leather cuff by Melanie Yazzie
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Adjustable Textured Butterfly leather cuff by Melanie Yazzie
Melanie A. Yazzie (Navajo-Diné) is a
Category
2010s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Grandchildren, Melanie Yazzie, silver earrings, contemporary, Navajo designs
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Grandchildren, cast silver earrings Melanie Yazzie contemporary Navajo designs
This is part of a
Category
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
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W 0.75 in L 2 in
Pollinator earrings, Melanie Yazzie, cast silver, dangle, Navajo design
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
cast sterling silver dangle earrings
Melanie A. Yazzie (Navajo-Diné) is a highly regarded
Category
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
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W 1 in L 2.13 in
Adjustable Butterfly leather cuff by Melanie Yazzie black silver
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Adjustable Butterfly leather cuff by Melanie Yazzie black silver
Melanie A. Yazzie (Navajo-Diné
Category
2010s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
Turtle earrings, Melanie Yazzie, silver, post earrings, Turtles, contemporary
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Turtle earrings, Melanie Yazzie cast silver post earrings Turtles contemporary
Sterling Silver
Category
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
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H 1 in L 1 in
My Protectors, Melanie Yazzie, three winged dragonfly, earrings, silver, Navajo
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
My Protectors, three-winged dragonfly earrings silver Navajo Melanie Yazzie
Melanie A. Yazzie
Category
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
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H 2.75 in W 1.5 in L 2 in
Turtle earrings, Melanie Yazzie cast silver post earrings Turtles contemporary
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Turtle earrings, Melanie Yazzie cast silver post earrings Turtles contemporary
Sterling Silver
Category
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 1 in L 1 in
Flowers, Melanie Yazzie, cast, silver, dangle, earrings, Navajo, new, flowers
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Flowers, cast sterling silver dangle earrings Melanie Yazzie Navajo new, flowers
Melanie A. Yazzie
Category
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
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W 1.25 in L 2.75 in
Heart Plant Earrings, by Melanie Yazzie, dangle, silver, cast earrings
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Heart Plant Earrings, dangle silver cast earrings Melanie Yazzie Heart plant
Length of earrings
Category
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
My Protectors, Melanie Yazzie three winged dragonfly earrings silver Navajo
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
My Protectors, three-winged dragonfly earrings silver Navajo Melanie Yazzie
Melanie A. Yazzie
Category
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
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H 2.75 in W 1.5 in L 2 in
Swirls, silver post earrings Melanie Yazzie spiral Navajo contemporary new
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Swirls, silver post earrings Melanie Yazzie spiral Navajo contemporary new
Melanie A. Yazzie
Category
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 1.25 in W 0.75 in
My Protectors, Melanie Yazzie three winged dragonfly earrings silver Navajo
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
My Protectors, three-winged dragonfly earrings silver Navajo Melanie Yazzie
Melanie A. Yazzie
Category
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 2.75 in W 1.5 in L 2 in
My Protectors, Melanie Yazzie, three winged dragonfly, earrings, silver, Navajo
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
My Protectors, three-winged dragonfly earrings silver Navajo Melanie Yazzie
Melanie A. Yazzie
Category
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
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H 2.75 in W 1.5 in L 2 in
Navajo, Geometric, Elements, necklace, by Melanie Yazzie Kingman Turquoise beads
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Navajo, Geometric, Elements, necklace, by Melanie Yazzie, Kingman Turquoise beads
Melanie A
Category
2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
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L 19.25 in
Swirls, dangle earrings, cast silver by Melanie Yazzie New Navajo contemporary
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Swirls, dangle earrings, cast silver by Melanie Yazzie New Navajo contemporary
Melanie A. Yazzie
Category
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 1.75 in W 0.75 in
Spirit Pond bracelet, by Melanie Yazzie, Sleeping Beauty Turquoise, cast, silver
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Spirit Pond bracelet, by Melanie Yazzie, Sleeping Beauty Turquoise, cast, silver
Cast sterling
Category
2010s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Silver
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W 0.5 in L 5.5 in
Butterfly Link bracelet by Melanie Yazzie, silver, tennis bracelet, Navajo, new
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Melanie A. Yazzie (Navajo-Diné) is a highly regarded multimedia artist known for her printmaking
Category
2010s American Artist Link Bracelets
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
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W 1 in L 8 in
Butterflies necklace designed by Melanie A. Yazzie, Navajo, silver, onxy beads
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Butterflies necklace designed by Melanie A. Yazzie, Navajo, silver, onxy beads
Melanie A. Yazzie
Category
2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Sterling Silver, Silver
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L 17.5 in
Spirit Pond bracelet Italian Red Coral Melanie Yazzie silver bangle Navajo
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Cast sterling silver bracelet with red Italian coral cabochon. 5.5" total measurement. .75" opening
Category
2010s American Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Coral, Sterling Silver, Silver
Spirit Pond bracelet Persian Turquoise Melanie Yazzie Silver Navajo cast silver
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Spirit Pond bracelet Persian Turquoise Melanie Yazzie Silver Navajo cast silver
light green Persian
Category
2010s American Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
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W 0.5 in L 5.5 in
Navajo Sterling silver Old Pawn Hachita turquoise Drop Necklace Yazzie
Located in Wallkill, NY
Large hachita turquoise set in a handmade sterling pendant. Measures 3.35 inches x 2.15 inches
Category
Vintage 1940s American Drop Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
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Yazzie Sterling Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate yazzie sterling pendant for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of silver and sterling silver, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a yazzie sterling pendant may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A yazzie sterling pendant can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but turquoise rings, from our inventory of 4, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a bead iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a yazzie sterling pendant, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.
How Much is a Yazzie Sterling Pendant?
Prices for a yazzie sterling pendant can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $99 and can go as high as $1,900, while this accessory, on average, fetches $475.
Melanie Yazzie for sale on 1stDibs
Melanie Yazzie is an American sculptor, painter and printmaker, born in 1966, in Ganado, Arizona. She first studied art at the Westtown School in Pennsylvania. She has received a BA degree in studio art with a minor in Spanish from Arizona State University, in 1990 and an MFA degree in printmaking from the University of Colorado, at Boulder, in 1993.
A Close Look at contemporary Jewelry
Contemporary jewelry is inextricably linked with the moment in which it is created, frequently reflecting current social, cultural and political issues such as environmental consciousness, identity and sustainability. It’s informed by fashion trends, from the chokers of the 1990s to the large chain necklaces of the early 2000s.
Jewelry is one of the oldest forms of adornment. Lockets made of silver or gold have been treasured gifts for hundreds of years, for example, and charm bracelets, which have existed since prehistoric times, didn’t become especially popular until the 19th-century reign of Queen Victoria. For many centuries, fine jewelry was used primarily to express wealth or status through lavish materials. Then, in the 1960s, a concept known as the “critique of preciousness” emerged, with jewelers creating pieces that did not get their value from gemstones or precious metals. Instead, it was the jeweler’s artistic vision that was prized and elevated.
This shift still informs Contemporary jewelry being made by artists today. Whether they are using cheap, found materials and working with provocative geometric shapes or seeking out the rarest stones, they are imbuing their work with meaning through their skills, techniques and ideas. Innovative designers such as Elsa Peretti, who popularized sculptural sterling-silver jewelry for Tiffany & Co., and David Yurman, who twisted metal into the simple yet striking Cable bracelet, have also influenced the direction of Contemporary jewelry’s forms and aesthetics.
Meanwhile, technological advancements like metal alloys and laser engraving have led to new possibilities in jewelry design. Now, edgy makers and brands as well as minimalist designers are pushing Contemporary jewelry forward into the 21st century.
Find a collection of Contemporary rings, earrings, necklaces and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
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