Turquoise/Native American jewelry

[alanfgag]

Pearls and pomegranates

 

[Vivek Sharma]

I love Indian jewelry and also American jewelry too, particularly the silver and turquoise stuff.

 

[Leigh H]

A new purchase via ebay, i'm slowly building up a collection. I'm hooked.

 

[alanfgag]

Dangerous. You've got a good eye. The row bracelet is lovely.

 

[Bamaboots]

My first and only piece. Delivered today.

 

[BobHufford]

My first and only piece.

Nice cuff Greg!

 

[Bamaboots]

Nice cuff Greg!

Thank you, Bob.

 

[alanfgag]

Really nice Greg... thanks for posting it.

 

[Bamaboots]

Really nice Greg... thanks for posting it.

Thank you, Alan. Just know I hold you responsible, at least in part for my education about such jewelry. I’ve long been an admirer but I’ve never worn anything beyond a watch and a wedding band. When I decided I wanted a cuff I didn’t understand what a rabbit hole it can be.

I knew I wanted something substantial as I’ve always been rough on watches. I had no particular makers in mind and I wasn’t too concerned with if it was vintage or contemporary so long as it had a traditional look and I wasn’t going to spend a ton. A Google search for heavy Native cuffs produces a lot of hits so I spent some hours wading through and started focusing on items made by folks of the last name Bill, Tahe and a couple of others. I admire the heavy stamp and overlay work of Emerson and Darin Bill which then Led to Elvira Bill. I also found a real problem with a heavy cuff. Finding one that fits. They don’t adjust but at 125 grams I’m surprised at how comfortably it wears.

 

[dh66]

My first and only piece. Delivered today.

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Way to jump right in that rabbit hole, Cuz! That's a mighty striking and substantial looking piece. Congratulations!!

 

[Bamaboots]

Way to jump right in that rabbit hole, Cuz! That's a mighty striking and substantial looking piece. Congratulations!!

Thanks, Cuz. I’m afraid it’s a hole that could run deep.

 

[dh66]

Thanks, Cuz. I’m afraid it’s a hole that could run deep.

Ii's all good as long as it doesn't run deeper than your pockets. Might start to be a problem past that.

 

[alanfgag]

Thank you, Alan. Just know I hold you responsible, at least in part for my education about such jewelry. I’ve long been an admirer but I’ve never worn anything beyond a watch and a wedding band. When I decided I wanted a cuff I didn’t understand what a rabbit hole it can be.

I knew I wanted something substantial as I’ve always been rough on watches. I had no particular makers in mind and I wasn’t too concerned with if it was vintage or contemporary so long as it had a traditional look and I wasn’t going to spend a ton. A Google search for heavy Native cuffs produces a lot of hits so I spent some hours wading through and started focusing on items made by folks of the last name Bill, Tahe and a couple of others. I admire the heavy stamp and overlay work of Emerson and Darin Bill which then Led to Elvira Bill. I also found a real problem with a heavy cuff. Finding one that fits. They don’t adjust but at 125 grams I’m surprised at how comfortably it wears.

Sounds like you thought it through well. I find cuffs the most wearable native art. I wear a cuff on most days. You might know that Michael Schmaltz (former member here @Michaelshane) is a notable silversmith whose work is well respected and collected. He has shared work and commented in this thread in the past. Here is one of his pieces (sold):

http://abbykentflythefineart.com/index.php?fuseaction=products.product&Record_ID=270

 

[Bamaboots]

Sounds like you thought it through well. I find cuffs the most wearable native art. I wear a cuff on most days. You might know that Michael Schmaltz (former member here @Michaelshane) is a notable silversmith whose work is well respected and collected. He has shared work and commented in this thread in the past. Here is one of his pieces (sold):

http://abbykentflythefineart.com/index.php?fuseaction=products.product&Record_ID=270

Thanks, Alan. I miss Michael’s postings. I became aware of his work when I went back to the beginning of the thread doing research before my purchase. He produces some beautiful work and that cuff is no exception. I was actually on that site yesterday and didn’t see that. I saw some beautiful pieces and a whole lot of “price upon request”. I did a lot of scrolling.

 

[alanfgag]

Thanks, Alan. I miss Michael’s postings. I became aware of his work when I went back to the beginning of the thread doing research before my purchase. He produces some beautiful work and that cuff is no exception. I was actually on that site yesterday and didn’t see that. I saw some beautiful pieces and a whole lot of “price upon request”. I did a lot of scrolling.

It's a nice gallery site to scroll through. Another you might enjoy is Steve and Dottie Diament's Fine Arts of the Southwest. I've bought a few pieces from them over the years and acquired a few others that have passed through their hands at some point. Good folks and very knowledgable as well.

 

[alanfgag]

Historic era traditional row cuff, rolled silver with handsome spiderweb turquoise stones and applied concho "raindrops."

 

[handymike]

WOW!

 

[Bamaboots]

Outstanding, Alan.

 

[Harp]

My first and only piece. Delivered today.

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Gorgeous silversmith work. Absolutely gorgeous.

 

[Bamaboots]

Gorgeous silversmith work. Absolutely gorgeous.

Thank you, Harp.