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Gemstone: Turquoise
Stone Cut: Old Mine Cut
Edwardian Turquoise and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The central stone is a turquoise cabochon and either side it sit two old mine cut diamonds. The diamonds total approx 50pts. The stones are set in platinum and the ring is modelled i...
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
An 18 Carat Gold Turquoise and Diamond Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An antique, 18 carat yellow gold cluster ring set with an oval, cabochon cut turquoise surrounded with twelve old cut diamonds and with three old cuts on each side in the shank (in t...
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1880s English Antique Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Navajo Turquoise Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Beautiful Navajo "old pawn" turquoise and sterling silver ring. Nice stone surrounded by twisted rope and beaded sterling border.
PERIOD: After 1950
ORIGIN: Navajo, Southwest
SIZE:...
Category
1960s American Native American Vintage Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Turquoise Decorated Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 2 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.80 ct.
The diamond is has H-I-J-K color and s1-s2-se3 clarity.
Acid tested to be 14k real gold.
Box is not incl...
Category
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antique Diamond Turquoise Gold Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Antique 14k gold brooch, set with old mine cut diamonds - approx. 3.00ctw and turquoise. Center old mine stone is approx. VS2-I stone. Brooch measures 43mm x 43mm. Tested 14k, not m...
Category
19th Century Antique Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
Navajo Double Coral and Turquoise Necklace
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Large solid Native American Navajo Indian double pendant of sterling silver and coral cabochons one side, and turquoise on the other. Grade A quality coral and Kingman turquoise. Nic...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1820 European 18k gold, turquoise, old mine cut diamond & natural pearl bracelet
Located in London, GB
This unique European bracelet dating back to the 1820's is made of 18k gold, turquoise, natural pearls and approximately 4-5 carats of old mine cut diamonds. It is a remarkably beaut...
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1820s European Neoclassical Antique Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Necklace with Turquoise and diamonds 18k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold necklace with 18k gold with Z2 silver pendant set with turquoise and old mine cut diamond 1.50 ct F/G SI - 40 cm
Detailed description
the necklace is 40 cm long and...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Christmas 1999 Christian Lacroix Couture Silver Turquoise Heart
Located in PARIS, FR
Christian Lacroix Haute Couture brooch in the shape of a large heart in slightly aged silver metal (a little darker than in the photo) braided and inlaid with nuggets of turquoise (o...
Category
1990s French Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise
Navajo Morenci Turquoise and Sterling Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo Morenci turquoise and sterling ring. Large stone set in shadow box design with classic twisted rope and leaf border.
PERIOD: After 1950
ORIG...
Category
1960s American Native American Vintage Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Large Solid Turquoise and Sterling Centerpiece
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Magnificent turquoise nugget from the Hachita Mine in New Mexico. Nugget weight 5,575 cts. Mounted on custom .925 sterling silver base having silver feathers and buffalo skulls. Base...
Category
2010s American Native American Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Damele Mine Turquoise and Sterling Bracelet
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo single stone bracelet. The Turquoise is from the Damele Mine in Nevada. Large beautiful stone, slash work on sterling bracelet with nice patina (can be buffed out to make shiny again). Maker's mark "Robert Kelley".
One of our long time favorite varieties of American Turquoise has always been Damele also spelled Damale or Damaile. We love all the gems from the famous Nevada mine, the Turquoise, the Variscite and the Faustite. The Damele mine outside of Austin, Nevada produces some of the most wonderful Turquoise and Variscite in the world. A great majority of the Damele Turquoise...
Category
1960s American Native American Vintage Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Inlaid Bolo
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo multi inlaid stone and sterling silver bolo tie by Navajo silversmith Frank Chee. Stones of turquoise, blue jean lapis, lapis, spiny oy...
Category
1970s American Native American Vintage Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Agate, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Sterling Silver
Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Massive, one of a kind, custom Native American Navajo sterling silver, and highly collectible gem grade Golden Hills turquoise cluster statement...
Category
2010s American Native American Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique Etruscan Revival Diamond and Turquoise Yellow Gold Demi Parure Set
By Castellani
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Antique Etruscan Revival Diamond and Turquoise Yellow Gold Demi Parure Set. Featuring five old mine cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.75 carat, graded near-colo...
Category
1880s Etruscan Revival Antique Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1940 Vintage White Old Cut Diamond And Turquoise Brooch In Platinum.
Located in New York, NY
1940 Vintage white old cut diamond and turquoise brooch beautifully handmade in platinum.
The details are as follows :
Diamond weight : 2 carats ( G color and VS clarity )
Two big di...
Category
1940s American Vintage Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Navajo Kingman Turquoise and Sterling Bracelet
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo Kingman turquoise cuff bracelet. Two rows of turquoise nuggets interspersed with sterling beads in shadow box design detailed with hand stamped palmettos. Maker's mark "Ramone...
Category
1950s American Native American Vintage Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo sterling silver and Carlin Turquoise ring. Large, natural, untreated stone stet in sterling silver shadowbox with engraved detailed. Stone is a...
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Royston Turquoise and Sterling Bracelet
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Large Navajo Royston turquoise and sterling silver bracelet. Large beautiful center stone surrounded by chain links in shadow box design with twisted ro...
Category
1950s American Native American Vintage Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique Turquoise and Old Mine Diamond Heart-Shaped Ring
Located in New York, NY
An antique Georgian era turquoise and diamond ring designed as a stylized heart comprised of a pear-shaped turquoise in an old-mine diamond surround with openwork shoulders, in silve...
Category
1830s Georgian Antique Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Bracelet
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo single slab turquoise bracelet, with twisted metal rope band circling the slab. Absolutely beautiful 2 1/4" turquoise stone in simple design. Marked "STERLING ROBT KELLEY" on ...
Category
1950s American Native American Vintage Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Half Moon Ring with .92ct Diamond & Turquoise
Located in Fairfield, CT
This Victorian ring is a remarkable piece of jewelry that encapsulates the grandeur of the Victorian era. It is masterfully crafted from 18 karat yellow gold, which offers a warm, ri...
Category
Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Navajo Kingman Turquoise and Sterling Bracelet
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo Kingman turquoise bracelet with five nuggets surrounded by twisted rope border. Turquoise is stunning lighter blue color of excellent quality.
PERIOD: After 1950
ORIGIN: Nav...
Category
1950s American Native American Vintage Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Victorian 15-18K Yellow Gold 5.0 Carat Diamond, Persian Turquoise Star of David
Located in New York, NY
Rare Victorian 15-18K Yellow Gold, Silver, Diamond and Persian Turquoise Star of David
Rare Mid-19th Century 5.0 carats Old Mine Cut Diamonds and Persian Turquoise Star of David Pen...
Category
Mid-19th Century High Victorian Antique Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Silver
Zuni Sleeping Beauty Needlepoint Turquoise Bracelet
By Zuni
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Zuni sterling silver bracelet with beautiful stones of Sleeping Beauty needlepoint turquoise. Signed "G" and "AB." Solid and sturdy with classic bead and twisted rope borders. Nice p...
Category
1920s American Native American Vintage Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique Pink Sapphire Diamond Turquoise & 14k Yellow Gold Insect Bar Brooch
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Up for your consideration is this stunning antique 19th century 14k yellow gold insect bar brooch, pin.
This beautiful antique brooch is formed of a single barrette of gold, on whi...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage Sapphire & Turquoise Gemstone Rooster Brooch 18k Yellow Gold
Located in MIAMI, FL
Beautiful brooch crafted in 18k yellow gold. The brooch depicts a rooster with fine details seen throughout. Multiple polish textures makes this item feel almost lifelike.
The brooch...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Sapphire, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Navajo White Buffalo Turquoise Bracelet
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Navajo Indian White Buffalo turquoise and sterling silver bracelet. Large, quality untreated stone raised above a twisted rope border,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Dainty Antique Turquoise Diamond Halo Ring with Fiery Old Mine Cut Diamonds
Located in Danvers, MA
I’m pleased to offer a lovely, dainty and sparkly Victorian Persian Turquoise Diamond ring found in a New England estate.
Finely crafte...
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Belle Époque 1.20ct Turquoise and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This enchanting turquoise cluster ring dates back to the Belle Époque period of French history. The beautiful cabochon cut stone is 1.20 carat and has been claw set with 18 carat ros...
Category
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian Rare Turquoise .40 Ct Old Mine Diamond 18 KT Locket Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
Love Keeper
This beautiful Victorian locket pendant has been hand crafted of solid 18 KT solid gold during 1880 ca
Beautiful designed, boasts a thick gold twisted frame surrounding t...
Category
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Navajo Needlepoint Turquoise Concho Belt
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Signed LMB. Marked sterling; 11 conchos total.
PERIOD: After 1950
ORIGIN: Navajo, Southwest
SIZE: Total Belt Length 62 1/2" Leather; conchos 2 1/4"D
The word “concho” sometimes spelled “concha”, comes from the Spanish word meaning shell. Some of the first “conchos” were made of melted silver dollars and resembled a shell. Concho belts reportedly began appearing in Navajo country in the late 1860s. Other Native Americans including Zuni and Hopi also made traditional concho belts before long.
Concho belts can cost into the thousands of dollars depending upon the craftsmanship, amount of silver, rarity of turquoise and stones used. Belts in the upper end of the price scales are usually made before the turn of the century. Buyers should deal with reputable dealers as many fakes and look-a-likes exist. A well-made belt with age to it will fetch a bigger premium and hold its value better.
The earliest concho belts are now referred to as “First Phase” belts. This style of belt was made before Native silversmith had learned much about soldering. The conchos were hammered out from melted coins, cut, and filed into shape, engraved and a diamond shape slot was cut out of the middle of the concho, with a bar left across the center of the diamond shaped slot for the leather loop. Conchos that required no soldering are generally thought to be made from 1860-1880.
Second phase conchos were done 1890-1900s in which silversmith began to solder.
Third phase conchos is when you start to see the “butterfly” or “bow” appear between conchos and the use of turquoise as an adornment. A butterfly (bow) is a smaller concho in between bigger conchos. A belt with butterflies and sometimes turquoise would be from the early 1900s – 1930s.
The timelines may slightly differentiate depending upon who you ask. Natives first had concho belts for personal use only, but around the turn of the last century, tourist demand had kicked in and a new outlet emerged.
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1950s American Native American Vintage Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Etruscan Turquoise Diamond Mourning Brooch in 18ct Gold., circa 1860 – 1880
Located in Kendal, GB
A remarkable antique Victorian Etruscan revival brooch fashioned in 18ct gold with a large turquoise encrusted dome in the centre, topped with a tw...
Category
19th Century European Victorian Antique Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
Retro Turquoise and Diamond Ear Clips
Located in Weston, MA
These charming vintage ear clips feature an 18k yellow gold fan shape suspending a graduated fringe of turquoise cabochons. The perfect color and composition for everyday wear.
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Category
1940s French Retro Vintage Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18Karat Yellow Gold Diamond & Turquoise “Peek a Boo” Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 2000s
Item Details:
Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 3.7 grams
Diamond Details: .30ct total weight, F Color, VS Quality, Natural Round Brilliant D...
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Turquoise and Diamond Ring
Located in Hummelstown, PA
A bright robin’s egg blue turquoise cabochon is perfectly framed in halo of sparkling single-cut and old mine-cut diamonds. This Edwardian treasure is crafted in platinum topped 14k ...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Art Nouveau Turquoise Diamond Pendant Silver in 18 Carat Gold, circa 1901 – 1915
Located in Kendal, GB
A beautiful antique Art Nouveau pendant from the Edwardian era decorated with glistening old cut diamonds and five natural turquoise dropp...
Category
20th Century European Art Nouveau Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Silver, Gold
Antique Victorian Turquoise and Diamond Dome Gold Brooch
Located in Joelton, TN
AN ANTIQUE TURQUOISE AND DIAMOND 18k BROOCH brooch. The domed body is set to the centre with a rose cut diamond on a ground of pave set cabochon turquoise, accented by further caboch...
Category
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold
Vintage Turquoise and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The central stone is a turquoise cabochon and either side it sit trios of diamonds. The diamonds total approx 18pts. Fully hallmarked Sheffield 1979 and modelled in 9 carat gold.
R...
Category
1970s British Vintage Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
Zuni Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Sterling Earrings
By Zuni
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Zuni Sleeping Beauty turquoise and sterling earrings. Lightweight sterling post backs with 21 clear Sleeping Beauty stones set in shadow box with twisted rope borders ending in silver spoon drops with turquoise tips. Nice shiny patina.
PERIOD: Late 20th Century
ORIGIN: Southwest - Zuni, Native American
SIZE: 3 1/4"L x 1"W
Family Owned & Operated
Cisco’s Gallery...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Zuni Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Sterling Earrings
By Zuni
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Zuni Sleeping Beauty turquoise and sterling earrings. Post backs with ten clear Sleeping Beauty stones set in shadow box with twisted rope borders ending in silver spoon drops. Lightweight and eye catching.
PERIOD: Late 20th Century
ORIGIN: Southwest - Zuni, Native American
SIZE: 2 3/4'L x 3/4"W
Family Owned & Operated
Cisco’s Gallery...
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Zuni Coral and Sterling Earrings
By Zuni
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Zuni made natural oxblood coral and sterling silver chandelier earrings by artist Phyllis Laate. Each earring has 53 small coral cabochons hanging in layers that move gracefully. Hallmarked on the back. Lightweight with sterling post backs.
PERIOD: Contemporary
ORIGIN: Southwest - Zuni, Native American
SIZE: 4"L x 1"W
Family Owned & Operated
Cisco’s Gallery...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Zuni Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Sterling Earrings
By Zuni
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Zuni Sleeping Beauty needlepoint turquoise and sterling earrings. Post backs with13 clear Sleeping Beauty stones set in shadow box with twisted rope borders ending in silver spoon drops. Beautiful earrings with a lightweight feel and sterling silver post backs.
PERIOD: Mid 20th Century
ORIGIN: Southwest - Zuni, Native American
SIZE: 3"L x 3/4" wide
Family Owned & Operated
Cisco’s Gallery...
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Large Navajo Kingman Turquoise Cuff
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Exceptionally large Navajo Kingman turquoise and sterling wrist cuff. 48 nuggets of turquoise interspersed with sterling beads and another large turquoise stone surrounded by twisted...
Category
1950s American Native American Vintage Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Kingman Turquoise and Coral Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo Kingman turquoise and oxblood coral and sterling silver ring. Stamped "sterling" with maker's initial "J".
PERIOD: Contemporary
ORIGIN: Southwest - Navajo, Native American
SIZE: 8.25 face...
Category
1950s American Native American Vintage Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Coral, Sterling Silver
Armand American Horse Turquoise Nickel Silver Jewelry Box
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Armand American Horse nickel silver and turquoise jewelry box. Includes moon face motif on lid and hand stamped detail along sides. Stamped on bottom with artist hallmark. Three genu...
Category
20th Century American Native American Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Liberty Coin Squash and Turquoise Blossom
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo turquoise and sterling silver squash blossom necklace made from soldered mercury dime, or winged Liberty Head dimes with sand cast naja containing ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo Golden Hill turquoise and sterling ring. Stunning stone of deep and light Golden Hill Turquoise set in beads, leaves and hand stamped pal...
Category
2010s American Native American Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo White Buffalo Turquoise Necklace
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Six large oval Navajo white buffalo turquoise stones surrounded by hand stamped sterling silver palmettes with twisted rope design. Sterling silver necklace with handmade chain. Stun...
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Zuni Turquoise and Coral Belt Buckle
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Zuni Sleeping Beauty turquoise and dark red coral buckle. Nuggets surrounded by twisted rop border with stylized thunderbird with wings and tail feathers....
Category
1980s American Native American Vintage Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Zuni Turquoise and Sterling Bracelet
By Zuni
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Zuni silver and Kingman turquoise cuff bracelet in the cluster form with three rings of oval stones. The wire wristband set with a row of oval stonese on each side. Marked "B. Sterling".
PERIOD: Mid 20th Century
ORIGIN: Southwest - Zuni, Native American
SIZE: 5 1/2" plus 1" gap
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1950s American Native American Vintage Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Zuni Sterling and Turquoise Jewelry Box
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Sterling lidded box by Federico Jimenez with mosaic inlay rainbow guardian. Set with turquoise, jet, spiny oyster and shell. Marked JF and Sterling. H...
Category
1980s American Native American Vintage Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise, Coral and Bear Claw Belt Buckle
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navbajo Kingman turquoise and bear claw bracelet with small nugget of red coral. Stones and claw set in sterling silver surrounded by leaves, scrolls and bea...
Category
1980s American Native American Vintage Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Coral, Sterling Silver
Antique Snake, Hammer and Stars Brooch, 9k Gold and Silver, Diamond, Ruby, Pearl
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful and rare antique snake and hammer brooch.
Victorian design at its very finest this brooch incorporates so many beautiful materials and so much symbolism in a small but m...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Navajo Kingman Turquoise and Sterling Bracelet
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo Kingman turquoise and sterling racelet. Beautiful large stone surrounded by twisted rop leaves, flowers and scrolls. Some flexibility to the wrist. Nice patina that can be buf...
Category
1980s American Native American Vintage Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Zuni Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Sterling Earrings
By Zuni
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Zuni Sleeping Beauty turquoise and sterling earrings. Turquoise beads on sterling circular center with three drops each containing more...
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Large Navajo Turquoise Bracelet
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Large and stunning color Navajo turquoise and sterling cuff bracelet. Large center stone surrounded by twisted rope and leaf border. Sketched "JA" on ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
White Buffalo Turquoise and Sterling Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
White buffalo turquoise and sterling silver ring. Large stone surrounded by twisted rope and bead border. Thick band with six slashes that slide into one smooth band. Stamped "A. Douglas" and "Sterling" on inside of band.
PERIOD: Contemporary
ORIGIN: Navajo, Southwest
SIZE: Size 8.75; Face 2" x 1 1/4"
Formation and Description
White Buffalo, although technically not turquoise, is often referred to as turquoise due to its discovery in a turquoise mine. The reason behind its illustrious white color is due to its formation by the same mineralization process, "regular" in which turquoise undergoes. However, the difference between this and other turquoise is that it lacks the presence of heavy metals like copper, iron, or zinc, which add the common turquoise colors in the blue-green-yellow spectrum. This stone, sometimes called Sacred White Buffalo, is very rare and coveted for its distinct qualities. This type of stone and jewelry made from it has become increasingly popular in recent years in Southwestern and Native American art communities.
History and the Mine
White Buffalo Turquoise was named by the Native Americans in the area of its discovery because they saw the beauty and purity of this stone and believed it to be as rare as a white buffalo. This stone has only been discovered in one mine worldwide. This unique mineral vein was discovered in the Dry Creek Mine on the Shoshone Indian Reservation near Battle Mountain, Nevada in 1993. With only the single deposit known in existence, and a very limited quantity remaining to be mined, this stone is quite rare and valuable.
The Stone Today
In recent years, White Buffalo Turquoise jewelry...
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Old Mine Cut Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
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