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Item type: Antique and Vintage
Place of Origin: American
Vintage Navajo KY Sterling Silver Turquoise Coral Cuff Bracelet
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Navajo Kathleen Yazzie (K. Y.) Sterling Silver Turquoise Coral Cuff Bracelet. Weights approx 73.7 grams.
Dimensions:
3" wide x 1.75" tall
metal opening 1 1/2" wide
Category
1970s Native American Vintage American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Victorian Gold Filled 1/10 12K Lorgnette Made by Society
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A 1/10 Filled 12K Gold filled Lorgnette is tied to a velvet string, no glass wear included. Very intricate and detailed Handles.
The Victorian lorgnette is a delicate and ornate acce...
Category
Early 19th Century Late Victorian Antique American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Metal
Alfred Dunhill Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, circa 1930
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Sterling silver cigarette case with decorative enamel face. Art Deco design.
The case is beautifully enameled in a blue and black geometric pattern with a silver finish. The interior of the cigarette case is marked "Alfred Dunhill Paris...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Authentic Art Deco Black Bakelite Bangle Bracelet with Sterling Accent
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Black Bakelite bangle bracelet with sterling silver band adornment.
Measures: 2 3/8" inside circumference.
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Bakelite
Aldrich Art Inlaid Opal Turquoise Coral Jet Lapis Lazuli Amethyst Silver Ring
Located in New York, NY
Southwestern Style Aldrich Art inlaid opal, turquoise, jet, lapis lazuli, coral and faceted amethyst sterling silver ring
20th Century
Provenance: estate of a notable New York City p...
Category
20th Century American Craftsman American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Sterling Silver, Other
Exceptional pair of sterling silver modernist cufflinks designed by Sam Kramer
By Modern Aesthetic Design
Located in Brooklyn, US
A fantastic pair of sterling cufflinks designed by iconic Greenwich Village Modernist jeweler Sam Kramer. The biomorphic design are emblematic of his surrealistic style . He was kno...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare Mid-Century Modernist Sterling Silver Petal Earrings By Art Smith
By Art Smith
Located in Brooklyn, US
Exceptional and pair of kinetic earrings designed by Greenwich Village modernist jeweler Art Smith in the 1950's. Smith is considered a master jewelers during the modernist movement ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Brass
Rare Mid Century Nettie Rosenstein Gold Sunburst Buddah Necklace
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Elevate your style with the timeless elegance of this Vintage Nettie Rosenstein heavy pendant necklace, featuring a Buddha accent and a secure hook clasp and substantial mesh chain g...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
Art Deco Sterling Combination Coin Compact Card Case, American, circa 1920
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Art Deco sterling combination coin compact card or cigarette Case, American, circa 1920 by Webster Co. Rectangular cushion shape with hand chain attached. Opens to reveal half and fu...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
1950s fine Tooled Leather Western Theme Ladies Handbag Purse
Located in Ferndale, MI
Nicely and highly tooled western theme leather purse . Decorated on both sides and the interior . Open the flap to find red interior and equestrian embellishment . Wonderful conditi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Classical American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Leather
Unusual Vintage Mid-Century Modernist Brass Pendant Earrings By Art Smith
By Art Smith
Located in Brooklyn, US
This rare pair of brass 2-Tier pendant earrings were designed by Greenwich Village modernist jeweler Art Smith in the 1950's. Smith is considered a master jewelers during the moderni...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Brass
Long Vintage South West Native American Silver Turquoise ring Navajo
Located in London, GB
Long Vintage South West Native American Silver l Turquoise ring Navajo
Condition: Fine
Category
20th Century American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Vintage Jack Vandell 14 Karat Gold & Emerald Polo Mallet Brooch or Pendant
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage brooch or pendant was made by the well known Jack Vandell studio of the United States and dates to approximately 1970 and done in a Modern style. The piece is composed o...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
Artist Ernest Tino Trova - Falling Man Medallion - 1970s Art Jewelry Pendant
By Ernest Trova
Located in St. Louis, MO
Artist Ernest "Tino" Trova (1927-2009), Art Jewelry Falling Man in circle enamel and gold plate pendant, necklace or brooch. Walking figure in gold tone, with red ball on chest, back...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Metal
Dynamic Mid-Century Modernist Copper and Brass Biomorphic Earrings By Art Smith
By Art Smith
Located in Brooklyn, US
A graceful pair of copper and brass biomorphic earrings designed by Greenwich Village modernist jeweler Art Smith in the 1950's. Smith is considered a master jewelers during the mode...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Brass, Copper
Emaculate GOLD RING WITH DIAMONDS American 20th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Emaculate GOLD RING WITH DIAMONDS American 20th Century
in 18 kt white gold, with SI2 central stone, color D~E, with an estimated weight of 2.14 ct, surrounded by 26 brilliants (1.5...
Category
20th Century Modern American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
Rare Mid-Century Modernist Sterling Silver Petal Earrings By Art Smith
By Art Smith
Located in Brooklyn, US
Exceptional and rare sterling silver petal earrings designed by Greenwich Village modernist jeweler Art Smith in the 1950's. Smith is considered a master jewelers during the modernis...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Miriam Haskell Trembler Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Lee-On-The-Solent, GB
1950s Haskell trembler brooch.
Gilt metal filigree oak leaves are interspersed with clusters of rhinestone berries and highlighted by three larger stone...
Category
1950s Hollywood Regency Vintage American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold Plate
Donna Chambers 14k Yellow Gold Mother Pearl Goddess Pendant Brooch Cadillac
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Contemporary Pin/Pendant. 14K Gold & Antique Mother-of-Pearl, Chinese Gambling Chip Pin, and Combination Enhancer. Hand-carved tiger-eye face, h...
Category
1990s Mid-Century Modern American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
Wilbur Musket W.M. Navajo Multi Stone Inlaid Cuff Bracelet
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a fine quality Navajo sterling silver cuff bracelet with various gemstones in different shapes and sizes inlaid in a pleasing pattern on the front of a heavy nicely shaped cuff bracelet made by Wilbur Musket and signed W.M. Sterling on the inside. The bracelet is 2 5/8 inches wide and 2 inches deep. The bracelet is about 6 1/5 inches wearable circumference and it is not adjustable, the opening is 1 1/8 inches wide, the inside is 2 1/4 inches wide and 1 1/2 inches deep. The front of the bracelet is 1/2 inch wide.
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Category
Late 20th Century Native American American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise and Pearls Necklace with Sterling Silver Cross Pendants
Located in Plainview, NY
A vintage Native American Navajo turquoise stone necklace with authentic 26 pearls and two carved cross pendants in sterling silver. The necklace is attributed to the Jewelry designer T-Foree.
This vintage necklace will make a statement and is a collectible piece.
To the Navajo tribe, the color turquoise represents happiness, luck, and health. ... Black, white, blue, and green were the colors within the turquoise stone which represent the colors of the natural world. A horseshoe-shaped symbol or a symbol called “Naja” appeared often in tradition Navajo jewelry...
Category
20th Century Tribal American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Stone, Sterling Silver
Vintage Native American Navajo Zuni Ring Kachina Dancer silver Turquoise
Located in London, GB
A exquisite vintage Zuni Native American silver ring with inlaid Kachina dancer
This silver ring features a Kachina dancer inlaid with T...
Category
20th Century American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Ben-Amun Free Form Modernist AB Orange/Pink Glass Clip Earrings
By Ben Amun
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
These are such stylish modernist clip on earrings made by Ben-Amun and clearly marked on the back. The vibrant, iridescent pinkish orange glass with an aurora borealis AB (rainbow) finish, has a free form shape and the molded glass surface is nonuniform (it sort of looks like an iceberg). These earrings would add some fun to a classic outfit or would accentuate a funky vibe! They measure about 3/4 inch high and 1/2 inch wide and there is some slight finish loss on the back.
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Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Metal
Vintage Chunky Navajo South West Native American Silver Turquoise Nugget ring
Located in London, GB
Chunky Vintage Navajo South West Native American Silver Turquoise ring
with large Turquoise nugget,
adjustable size
Conditi...
Category
20th Century American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Large Vintage Native American Navajo Ring Turquoise silver
Located in London, GB
A fine vintage handcrafted Large Native American Navajo Ring Turquoise silver
A particularly fine and attractive Navajo ring with multiple small turquoise cabochons
Makers initia...
Category
20th Century American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Jade 18K Gold Ring
By G. None
Located in Bronx, NY
This impressive 18K gold & jade ring was designed & custom made by Merrin jewelers of New York in the 1960’s. It features a spectacular sculpted setting with a huge solid domed dark ...
Category
1960s Vintage American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Jade, Gold
Ben-Amun Faux Mabe Pearl Clip Earrings w/ Dangles
By Ben Amun
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a fantastic pair of Ben-Amun clip on earrings with a large (about 7/8 inch diameter) vibrant faux mabe pearl surrounded by a rich, bright gold patterned frame with five lustrous bulbous pearl drops which graduate in size from each side to the center bottom. The earrings have incredible life from the bright gold and the shimmering pearls and large size measuring about 2 inches long and 1 1/2 inches wide.
They are clearly marked on the back and come on their original Saks Fifth Avenue card. There are some slight imperfections and marks on the pearls that I have tried to photograph but none of them are noticeable from a distance.
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Category
Late 20th Century American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Metal
Ben-Amun Stylized Butterfly Gold Tone Pendant on Leather Cord
By Ben Amun
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
What an exotic bright gold pendant of a fancy butterfly with exaggerated antenna 0n the top and legs on the bottom. There are raised flowers on the wings, a beetle head and eyes and a double strand rolo chain dangling below, giving it a mythical effect. The pendant is knotted onto a long (32 inch) black leather cord which can be shortened easily by retying the knot on the top, the cord contrasts wonderfully with the high carat look of the gold finish on the butterfly. The pendant and cord are in excellent condition and look like they have never been worn.
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Category
Late 20th Century American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Metal
Ben-Amun Modernist Mid Century Geometric Blue Red Black Glass Bangle Bracelet
By Ben Amun
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
What a wonderful modernist, geometric bangle bracelet this is, because it has a dull gray finish on the outside and a shinier finish on the low spots of the inside, I think it's possible that the original finish has almost completely worn off, but I love the industrial gray with the midcentury look of this piece and the 3/4 inch diameter red, blue and black glass cabochons are all vibrant in color and contrast nicely with the dull finish. It is a large piece of jewelry having a 2.5 inch inside diameter, 3.25 inch outside diameter and the geometric shapes project about one inch above and below the center band making the bracelet have a two inch total width. It is stamped in many places with the Ben-Amun mark.
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Category
Late 20th Century American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Metal
1930s Art Deco Bakelite + Celluloid Linked Necklace Dark Green Arching Dangles
Located in Hyattsville, MD
USA c.1930s. Unknown Maker, possibly Mazor. A light green Celluloid linked chain and (11) dark green Bakelite dangles. They have an organic feeling of arching reeds or arcing grass...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Bakelite
Eisenberg pin and earring set
By Eisenberg
Located in Seattle, WA
lovely sapphire and ruby colored pin and earring set by Eisenberg
Category
1950s Vintage American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Metal
Kramer Retro 1940s -50's Amethyst /Rhinestone Art Deco Brooch
By Kramer of New York
Located in Buffalo, NY
Kramer Retro 1940s -50's Amethyst /Rhinestone Art Deco Brooch
Category
1950s Art Deco Vintage American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Crystal
Vintage Geometric Abstract Futuristic Modernist Bracelet Cuff, 1970s
By Pierre Cardin, Paco Rabanne
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful abstract bracelet cuff. sterling silver stamped. it's seven inches long and straight an incredible design. a piece of art.
Mid-Century, Space Age, Hollywood Regency, Ecle...
Category
20th Century Futurist American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Pair of 14k Yellow Gold Ridged-Hoop Earrings w/ Omega Clips
Located in Shippensburg, PA
VINTAGE PAIR OF 14K YELLOW GOLD RIDGED-HOOP EARRINGS
Item # C104601
A very nice vintage pair of hoop earrings entirely crafted of 14 karat yellow gold, they hang on stud posts with ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
Large Vintage Native American Navajo silver Turquoise squash blossom necklace
Located in London, GB
Fine quality large hand crafted Vintage Native American Navajo sterling silver and Turquoise squash blossom necklace.
In the classic Navajo Silver squash blossom design with blue gr...
Category
20th Century American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Victorian Wide Scroll Twist Design Bracelet 925 Sterling Silver Cuff
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful Victorian-style bracelet cuff. All in sterling silver haute couture - iconic. This piece is not only a ready-to-wear creation but also the most dynamic piece of modern scul...
Category
1960s Victorian Vintage American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Bakelite Nº11 Cubist NYC Art Deco Cherry Red Charm Necklace
By Raymond Loewy
Located in Hyattsville, MD
USA c.1930s. Unknown Maker. Celluloid linked chain and Bakelite cube charms. With a good clasp, this necklace is ready to wear.
Fair Condition because one smaller cube is chipped a...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Bakelite
Vintage Native American Navajo Bolo Tie Sterling Turquoise Jewelry Gifts
Located in London, GB
A handsome hand-crafted Navajo design Bolo tie in sterling silver with blue green turquoise
circa 1960s.
With plaited black leather tie and sterling & turquoise tips.
Measures: 2 x ...
Category
20th Century American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Antique 1880s Victorian Gilded Age Engraved Cityscape Gold Filled Cufflinks
Located in Seguin, TX
Antique circa 1880's gilded age gold filled engraved cufflinks. Detailed engraving has castle, birds, flags, bridge on a cartouche shape. Back buttons flip up and still have good a...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold Plate
Antique Hamilton 21 Jewel Railway Special Pocket Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique pocket watch was made by the well known Hamilton watch company of the United States in approximately 1920. The watch is in good working order with a white porcelain face...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
1959 American HAR Hargo Creations Cobra Necklace, Bracelet & Earrings Jewellery
By Hargo Creations
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage costume jewellery set comprised of a HAR (Hargo Creations) matching serpent or cobra snake necklace, bracelet & pair ea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Metal, Metallic Thread
Kieselstein Cord Diamond 18k Yellow Gold 3D Alligator Cuff Bracelet
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1
Located in Dallas, TX
This authentic Barry Kieselstein-Cord bracelet is finely crafted from 18k yellow gold featuring an intricate and detailed 3D sculpted full figure alligator, from the larger part with...
Category
1980s Art Deco Vintage American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold Leaf
Tiffany & Co. by Paloma Picasso 18k Gold Rare Starburst Earrings
By Tiffany & Co., Paloma Picasso
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 18k yellow gold rare starburst earrings, designed by Paloma Picasso, with a beautiful, geometric design. They measure 1'' in diameter by 1/4'' in depth, weigh 10.5 grams (0.338 ozt), and bear hallmarks as shown. Sold in original Tiffany pouch.
The legendary Tiffany brand was founded in 1837 by Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young in Connecticut as a "stationery and fancy goods emporium," with the help of Charles Tiffany's father who financed the store for only $1,000 with profits from a cotton mill. Tiffany & Co. soon became a highly regarded brand for jewelry, gemstones, and silver. In 1845, Tiffany was a pioneer when it launched the Blue Book, which at the time was the first mail-order catalog...
Category
20th Century American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
Vintage Etruscan Revival Style 14k Yellow Gold and Gemstone Ring, Size 8
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ETRUSCAN REVIVAL STYLE 14K YELLOW GOLD AND GEMSTONE RING SIZE 8
Item # 308GEX11P
A positively stunning vintage ring by Art's Elegance, it features a stippled-ground with raised hi...
Category
20th Century American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Gold
Vintage Etruscan Revival Style 14k Yellow Gold and Garnet Bracelet
Located in Shippensburg, PA
VINTAGE ETRUSCAN REVIVAL STYLE 14K GOLD AND GEMSTONE BRACELET
Item # 308QAJ11Z
A very finely made bracelet in the Etruscan Revival taste, it...
Category
20th Century American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Gold
Native American Indian Chief Themed Gold Ring with Polychromed Features. C. 1955
Located in Incline Village, NV
Circa 1955, uniquely designed, well crafted vintage 14k gold ring, depicting an Indian Chief in full headdress regalia with colorful polychrome features. Attention to detail with fin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Native American American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
1995 Kenneth Lane Caterpillar Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
1995 Kenneth Lane Caterpillar Brooch
Signed, KHL
3" in (76.2 mm)
Amusing faux cabochon lapis turquoise
caterpillar brooch pin, gold tone mounting.
Come in it's original dust bag a...
Category
1990s Modern American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Metal
20th Century Green Stone and Jade Necklace by Fumiko Ukai
Located in Point Richmond, CA
20th century Jade and Stone Necklace by Fumiko Ukai of Berkeley, CA
An elegant necklace created by the late Berkeley jewelry designer Fumiko Ukai, compose...
Category
20th Century Japonisme American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Stone
20th Century Navajo Silversmith Sadie Calvin Jasper and Silver Cuff
Located in Point Richmond, CA
20th century Navajo silversmith Sadie Calvin Jasper and Silver bracelet
Four gorgeous red jasper cabochons are set in this nicely stamped silver bracelet...
Category
Mid-20th Century Native American American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Vintage Native American Zuni Necklace Earring Set Sterling Turquoise Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Vintage Native American Zuni Necklace Earring Set Sterling Turquoise
Silver and Turquoise beads with earrings set
Circa 1960 `s
length 60 cm 24 inches
...
Category
20th Century American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
14K Gold Three Diamond Ring
By G. None
Located in Bronx, NY
This stunning sparkling ladies diamond ring features three brilliant cut round diamonds prong set in a 14K white gold setting mounted on a 14K yellow gold band. The center diamond is...
Category
1960s Vintage American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
Christopher Ross Hummingbird Belt Buckle, 1976
By Christopher Ross
Located in New York, NY
Enchanting vintage 1976 Christopher Ross hummingbird sipping a flower belt buckle, currently fashioned as a fabulous conversation piece necklace. Easily reverts to belt if desired.
...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Contemporary Modern Pair of White-and-Yellow 14k Gold Huggie Earrings
Located in Shippensburg, PA
CONTEMPORARY PAIR OF WHITE-AND-YELLOW 14K GOLD HUGGIE EARRINGS
Item # 204EJC14P
A gorgeous pair of huggie earrings executed entirely in 14 karat gold, both the yellow and white gold sides feature a beautiful brushed finish. The two halves join in the center with a hinged pivot point, opening easily to be placed on the ear. Sleek and modern, they are a perfect go-to for every-day wear.
Specifications:
* Composition: 14 karat yellow and white gold
* Markings: 585 FB...
Category
20th Century American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
David Yurman 18 K & Sterling Silver, Choker/ Necklace with Diamond/Garnet Buckle
By David Yurman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Traditional cable 4 movable parts necklace /choker in sterling silver and 18 k gold with diamonds and garnets. Marked DY c and Sterling and gold, 925 750. Flat opened is approximate ...
Category
1990s Post-Modern American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
Elizabeth Taylor's Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace, Christie's 2011 Auction
Located in Vaughan, ON
Very rare chance to own the diamond necklace from the one and only legendary actress Elizabeth Taylor.
Christie's, New York, Dec 3rd 2011, The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor, Sale 2629, Lot 1461
This symbolic Number 1 diamond and platinum necklace is previously owned by Elizabeth Taylor, proudly acquired by Redstone Antiques...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Platinum
Vintage MCM 1960s Kenneth Jay Lane Nautical Rope Twist Cuff Bracelet
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Bold, large vintage KJL nautical knot rope twist cuff bracelet.
Spring opening
Signed KJL
From the collection of an East Hampton socialite, daughter o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Metal
Vintage Large Kenneth Jay Lane Bee and Rose Cream Enamel Earrings, 1980s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
Rare design, glamorous estate KJL rich cream enamel gold plated ear clips with bees and roses motif.
Lovely Spring/Summer accessory for garden aficionados, wedding celebrations, int...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Enamel
The Navajo and Pueblo Silversmiths by John Adair
Located in valatie, NY
The Navajo and Pueblo Silversmiths by John Adair. 1962, University of Oklahoma Press. Hardcover with dust jacket. Probably no Native American handicraft are more widely admired than Navajo weaving and Navajo and Pueblo silver work. This book contains the most important and complete account of Indian jewelry fashioned by the Navajo, the Zuni, the Hopi, and other Pueblo peoples. The author has told the story of his several years' investigation of jewelry making among the Southwestern Indians. With the use of decorative plates the narrative is has a very visual experience. John Adair is a trained ethnologist who has lived and worked among these Indians. He has done an exhaustive examination of the principal museum collections of Navajo and Pueblo silver work, both early and modem, in Santa Fe, Colorado Springs, Chicago, New York, and Philadelphia. He visited trading posts in the Indian country and examined and photographed silver on the pawn racks and in important private collections. He lived for a time among the Navajo, watched them make their jewelry, and actually learned to work silver himself under one of the leading artisans, Tom Burnsides. Many of the photographs he made at the time are used as illustrations in this book. As field worker for the Indian Arts and Crafts Board, he studied the economics of Navajo and Pueblo silversmithing; and still later he became manager of the Navajo Arts and Crafts Guild, a tribal enterprise. The Navajo and Pueblo Silversmiths provides a full history of the craft and the actual names and localities of the pioneer craftsmen who introduced the art of the silversmith to them. Despite its present high stage of development, with its many subtle and often exquisite designs, the art of working silver is not an ancient one among the Navajo and Pueblo Indians. There are men still living today who remember the very first silversmiths. Mr. Adair gives full details of the methods and techniques of a primitive forge with homemade tools. He tells both of the fine pieces made for trade among the Indians themselves and of the newer, cheaper types of jewelry produced for sale to tourists. He discusses standards and qualities of Indian silver and describes the work of the Indian schools in helping preserve traditional design in the fine silver of today. His excellent photographs of some of the most notable pieces, old and new, provide examples for evaluation. This book will serve the layman, the ethnologist, and the dealer alike as a guide to establish proper values in Indian silver jewelry...
Category
1960s Vintage American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Paper
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