Identifying Your Navajo, Hopi, & Zuni Jewelry, Plus Maker
2011年2月2日 · Zuni and Navajo turquoise cluster pins. Very similar, but do show slight differences. The Zuni pride themselves on stone work and they do not like to show lots of matrix, the Navajo piece shows lots of matrix. Also, remember the silver, the Zuni piece (on the left) has that nice open design, the Navajo piece has the heavier silver look.
Lander Blue (yes again!) - Show & Tell - Turquoise People
2024年10月31日 · Hi all! This topic has been beat to death on this forum, but one more example. I spent a good amount of time taking in fabulous vintage turquoise jewelry (gorgeous Bisbee!) at the gallery at Cameron Trading post several days ago. I was suprised to see Merlin Olson (previously owner of Old Adobe Traders in Santa Ynez, CA). He has since retired and now runs the Gallery. I knew him from years ago ...
What do I do with all this turquoise? - Appraising & Evaluating ...
2024年12月1日 · Oh well, I tried to guess what is real turquoise, and honestly, I failed on big scale. I got about 50% wrong which means it was pure guessing. Try and feel free to tell how many you had right. Game: [Turquoise Identification Game & Giveaway! Part1 : THE GAME!] Hint: they count all enhanced, colored, stabilized and even block, as real turquoise.
Identifying my Squash Blossom necklace - Turquoise People
2022年4月11日 · The turquoise is natural (not stabilized), which you can tell because it shows some color change. The silver beads look to be fully hand made, which is a feature of earlier Zuni squashes. It does have a lot of blossoms per side, which means more turquoise as well as the work that goes into making each blossom, so that is a nice feature.
Bell Trading Post Copper & Turquoise Bracelet - Identifying ...
2024年4月22日 · Some featured turquoise cabochons set in a random pattern. Necklaces: Circular pendants bezel-set with bright blue turquoise cabochons were popular in this line. Other Jewelry: Bell Trading Post also produced rings, medallion necklaces, and other accessories in solid copper. Signature Markings: The trading post symbol first appeared on jewelry ...
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2024年12月25日 · Turquoise jewelry I recently made. Show & Tell. 276: 3260: December 24, 2024 Fabulous day at the market ...
QUESTION ABOUT SELLING VINTAGE TURQUOISE JEWELRY!
2024年9月26日 · Hello everyone! I am new to this group. I have a few questions, and I hope these questions don’t violate the rules of the group. I have a friend who has inherited several beautiful pieces of turquoise jewelery. One is signed by Larry Moses Begay which is a squash blossom necklace. I did contact the Lowry’s at the museum in Albuquerque, however they said they could not help me, and I ...
Value and authenticity of this squash blossom necklace
2024年8月24日 · We’ve had discussions about what constitutes a squash blossom necklace previously on this forum. I’ve seen lots of pieces called squash blossom simply because they have tabs (of some sort) between silver beads and a naja pendant. I guess I’d call this style a squash blossom style with turquoise tabs, but that’s just me.
I just acquired this beauty, Any thoughts on the ... - Turquoise …
2024年4月7日 · I would think someone on eBay who has actual legit documentation of something with Lander Blue turquoise would sell it for a whole lot more than 250.00. I paid a lot more than that for a ring with a large natural Ithaca Peak stone (it was handmade and I bought it from the artist). But whatever they are, they are beautiful stones.
Concho belt Hallmark and info - Turquoise People
2024年4月26日 · We have a lot of turquoise jewelry from my Grandparent’s collection. They lived in Denver and later S. CA. This won’t be the only post I’m thinking. My father believes this belt was purchased in Gallup, NM because they would visit family there as a child. I would date in the 50’s. Initials on buckle are B.C. I thought I should try and find out some history before I …