Each well-made sterling silver and turquoise station is complimented by double jump rings on Dillon Cheama's gorgeous link bracelet. The intricate bezel work is surrounded by tiny twisted silver borders, all cleanly executed. The sinuous movement of the bracelet is irresistible, while the turquoise stones simply lift your spirits. The dimensions of this handmade beauty are about 7" long including a 7/8" extension chain. The bracelet is 5/8" wide. A lobster clasp closure is a lovely finishing touch. Signed by the artist. View item

Steven J. Aguilar's distinctive handmade cuff bracelet will become an heirloom piece in your jewelry collection. The gorgeous center piece of this collectible bracelet is a meticulous stone to stone setting designed with turquoise, serpentine, orange and purple spiny oyster shell plus jet. The scalloped bezel is a perfect compliment to the setting that itself is approximately 1 1/4" by 1 1/4". Also, feast your eyes on the myriad of stamped symbols like powerful mountains, rising sun or moon, arrowheads and celestial goodies. The wonderful bracelet is about 7/8" wide. The entire inner circumference is approximately 7" including the 1" opening. Signed by the artist. Please click here for help in determining wrist size.

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Award-winning jeweler Eric Othole's artistic vision is through the roof. Unique wearable art emerges from his studio with an unparalleled level of expertise, skill and creativity. Eric's latest offering is an iridescent gold lip shell reticulated sterling silver ring. Every surface of this beauty has fascinating texture, even the underside. The hand-cut star and silver ball elements are a lovely backdrop to the golden petals. The gorgeous ring's band is detailed with stars too. The petal station is about 1" square, while the ring is a size 8 1/4. Signed by the artist.

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Belinda Kanteena White's outstanding petit point earrings feature individually shaped tiny turquoise cabochons. Referred to as "snake eye" petit point, each sterling silver bezel is amazingly handmade in the original Zuni Pueblo way. The earrings have lovely silver fringe providing wonderful, light-catching movement. They are of a lightweight in wearability. Signed by the artist. About 2" long including hooks and 5/8" wide. Please click here to learn more about incredible Zuni jewelry.

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Keshi.com welcomes Monica Kanesta to the website. A rainbow of cheerful colors occupy a pair of sterling silver channel inlay half-hoop earrings. They were meticulously created using the channel inlay method wherein stones and shell are hand cut to fit into custom made sterling silver compartments. Bright spiny oyster shell, iridescent mother-of-pearl, sky-blue turquoise, denim lapis, lapis lazuli, bold jet and delicate pink coral harmonize most beautifully. About 1 3/4" long and 3/8" wide. The earrings are of a medium-weight in wearability. Signed by the artist.

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Renowned Zuni jewelers Nancy and Sheldon Westika's sterling silver, Kingman turquoise and bold Acoma jet channel inlaid ring has a striking presence. Acoma jet is a natural ancient fossilized coal or wood originating from the Acoma Pueblo area in New Mexico. Each stone and rich jet piece was meticulously cut and set with silver channels in between, which is called channel inlay in the jewelry world. We love the broad shank on this gorgeous ring that's signed by the artists. It is a ring size 11, while the inlaid station is approximately 5/8 wide. Please click here to learn more about Zuni Pueblo jewelry.

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Award-winning jeweler Bernadette Eustace's Journey Of Life sterling silver link bracelet incorporates a gorgeous carved turquoise cabochon with subtle matrix. Several captivating spiral elements which represent life's course, are included in this approximately 7" long and 5/8" wide wearable treasure. The toggle closure is stylish and convenient. Signed by the artist. View item

Abraham Peina's latest offering is a handmade reticulated sterling silver, rich 14K gold and iridescent paua shell pendant. Paua is an edible abalone from New Zealand. Indigenous Māori regard the shell as a symbol of fertility and the interconnectedness in creation. The shell's changing hues represent transition. The stunning shimmering shell is often used in jewelry and other ornamentation. Including the bale, measurements are approximately 2 3/4" long and 1" wide. Signed by the artist.

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Alice Wyaco-Mutte's handmade sterling silver and turquoise cluster work earrings are of a great quality. She excells at combining stones to form these round beauties. Each tiny bezel is custom cut as is each turquoise stone, created in the traditional Zuni petit point manner. Alice's son was the late jeweler Carlton Jamon. Dimensions of these easy to wear post earrings are approximately 1/2" in diameter. They are of a featherweight in wearability. Signed by the artist. View item

Master artist Eric Othole's creations communicate a singular and unparalleled beauty in the world of jewelry. Skillfully worked and beautifully designed reticulated sterling silver, luxurious 24K gold and iridescent gold lip mother-of-pearl shell brought about these approximately 2" long and 7/8" wide Dragonfly dangle earrings. The reverse sides are adorned with heavenly bodies radiating from a hand-stamped signature. The collectible earrings are of a medium-weight in wearability. View item

Two reticulated sterling silver blossoms with etched leaves and stems flank a breathtaking Kingman turquoise cabochon caressed by the most gorgeous setting in master jeweler Eric Othole's ring. His jewelery works are of the highest quality and created with a meticulous designer's eye. Kingman turquoise is a spectacular variety mined in Arizona. The luscious mineral measures about 3/4" long by 1/2". The ring size 5 is inscribed on the inside with the words "I Love You", a beautiful sentiment. Signed by the artist.

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Imagine gifting this extraordinary miniature guitar pin/pendant to the music lover in your life. Handmade by Ola Eriacho from sterling silver, pen shell, coral, mother-of-pearl, turquoise, jet and purple spiny oyster shell, all inlaid in the challenging stone to stone jewelry method. Measurements are approximately 2 3/8" long and 3/4" wide. Signed by the artist. The nice silver snake chain is not included but is available and sold separately here.

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Feast your eyes upon Amy Wesley's 2-piece set that includes a magnificent bolo tie and coordinating belt buckle. She's brought together gorgeous turquoise and sterling silver in the channel inlay technique to form a double Hummingbird presentation. This fabulous design uses a negative space to create what looks to be an inlaid section of black material. The handsome braided black leather bolo tie is about 40" long, while its adjustable station is approximately 2 3/4" long and 1 3/4" wide. The amazing buckle measures in the neighborhood of 3" long and 2" wide. It will fit a 1 1/2" belt. Both works of wearable art are signed by the artist.

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The late jeweler Effie Calavaza was renowned for her snake designed jewelry. Back in 2002, Effie's granddaughter Melissa Oliver began assisting her with stone work and buffing. Encouraged by her grandmother, Melissa became a wonderful skilled jeweler. Her rich Kingman turquoise and sterling silver Snake link bracelet is about 8 1/2" long and 5/8" wide. It feels so good on the wrist. Signed by the artist. Snakes have a lightning association in Zuni Pueblo tradition. View item

Allison Melton's mosaic overlay work is always of the highest quality and best in unique design. Her latest offering is a reversible Turtle pendant showcasing an enchanted water world from meticulously fit pieces of sterling silver, turquoise, serpentine, abalone, mother-of-pearl, spiny oyster shell, lapis lazuli and coral on an intact bivalve shell. Turtle swims with a food offering from abalone, while the vibrant lapis lazuli side finds the reptile deep in the water with oxygen offerings from sterling silver and mother-of-pearl. Including the silver bale, measurements are approximately 2 1/2" long, 2 1/8" wide and 1" deep.

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Bobby (d) and Corraine Shack have worked together for many years producing incredible jewelry, both stone to stone and channel inlay styles. Corraine continues in the jewelry tradition and still uses the "B & C Shack" stamp to sign pieces. The Shack's are noted for their amazing Phoenix bird creations and wings. The inlaid pen shell dots on the top area of the wings indicate it's a Phoenix bird, according to them. All the pieces in this suite are from sterling silver, mother-of-pearl, pen shell, jet, red coral and turquoise. We love these stylized, mythical birds. The set includes: an approximately 18" long necklace. Its center pendant is about 2 1/4" wide and 2 1/2" tall. The smaller stations are measuring about 1 1/2" wide and 1 7/8" tall. The elegant cuff bracelet's entire inner circumference is approximately 6 1/4" including the 1 1/4" opening. The center station is roughly 2 3/8" long (side to side) and 1 3/4" tall (head to tail). The dangle earrings are coming in at about 1 3/4" long including hooks and 3/4" wide. Four individual pieces (the necklace, earrings and cuff bracelet) are included in this heirloom set made with love. Please click here for help in determining wrist size and best fit.

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Plowing head first through a mighty snowstorm are powerful Bison gracing Anthony Lovato's tufa cast sterling silver and Sleeping Beauty turquoise cuff bracelet. It was lovingly created in the labor-intensive tufa cast method. This is an exacting jewelry process involving cutting a tufa stone in half, smoothing out both surface sides, etching a sprue hole on top, then carefully carving out these buffalo in which Anthony poured in molten sterling silver. The gorgeous Sleeping Beauty turquoise cabochon compliments this work of wearable art in a truly colorful way. Inside this comfortable cuff bracelet, is Anthony's signature along with inspiring Horses. This collectible cuff bracelet's entire inner circumference is about 6" which includes the opening of about 1 1/4". Please click here for help in determining wrist size.

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Darrell Shebola's remarkable stone to stone inlaid Hummingbird and blossom pin/pendant is a flash back to an older style of inlay jewelry that is quickly becoming a rarity. Arranged from carved gold lip shell, pink mussel shell, turquoise, abalone, pen shell, coral and mother-of-pearl, this joyful piece can be worn as a pin or as a pendant. The sterling silver beak and feet are sweetly worked. About 1 3/4" long and 2" wide. Signed by the artist. The nice silver snake chain is not included but is available and sold separately here.

Please click here to learn more about traditional inlay jewelry in Toshio Sei's 2013 copyrighted book "Figural Designs in Zuni Jewelry". This wonderful publication is not included with Darrell's hummingbird pin/pendant but can be purchased separately, please inquire.

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Zuni jeweler Don Dewa's marvelous workmanship is celebrated in a high-quality sterling silver cuff bracelet. Representing a balance of the elements, two traditional Zuni Sunfaces are presented in his signature spinner design where each Sunface station can rotate to the desired side, so cool. Inlaid stations are set with lovely red coral, vibrant turquoise, rich pen shell and iridescent mother-of-pearl. An Eagle feather motif and reticulated silver also adorn this magnificent cuff bracelet with an entire inner circumference of about 6 1/2" including the opening of 1 1/4". This substantial collectible cuff is approximately 1 1/4" wide. Signed by the artist. Click here for help in determining wrist measurements and best fit. View item

Wayne Johnson Sr.'s handmade sterling silver and rich red coral petit point earrings are traditionally made with each round "snake eye" shaped coral piece set into a hand-cut bezel. This way of making jewelry is very laborious and time-consuming but the end result is spectacular. For pierced ears, they flatter at about 2" long and 1" wide. We love the additional silver details like the twisted silver rope accents. Please click here to read about Zuni jewelry. View item

Omnipresent birds bring joy and contentment through their sweet songs and vibrant plumage. As pollinators, they keep ecosystems running smoothly through seed dispersement, all the while maintaining rodent and insect populations. They also fertilize forests and agricultural land. Zuni Pueblo master jeweler Quintin Quam's sterling silver overlay inlay necklace honors eight unique feathered friends in a museum quality piece. We happily see a lazuli bunting, a cardinal, a hooded oriole, a blue jay, a Hummingbird, a snowy Owl, an eastern bluebird and a scarlet macaw flocking together, presented with beautiful backdrops of flower and plant foliage including a few lovely Butterflies.

Quintin is a genius in working the overlay inlay jewelry technique, which requires great experience and patience in both lapidary and silversmithing skills. Each of the eight stations on this collectible necklace started out as sterling silver sheets that were laboriously sawed out to leave a negative space of design. Another piece of silver was annealed to it. Colorful stones and shells such as malachite, red and pink coral, turquoise, lapis, fossilized ivory, Mojave green turquoise, jet, spiny oyster shell, mother-of-pearl, jet and pen shell were meticulously hand cut and inlaid bringing to life this extraordinary work of art. Each bird is etched with amazing detail.

The overall length of this incredible necklace is about 29", which doesn't include the two center drop stations which by themselves measure about 4 3/8" long. The individual bird stations are approximately 2" long and 1 1/8" wide. Even the handmade silver chain is gorgeous. Signed by the artist.

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Not only is Maxx Laate a wonderful animal fetish carver but a skilled jeweler. His latest offering in that department is an exquisite sterling silver and Zacatecas turquoise ring. Mined in Mexico, Zacatecas is appreciated for its golden and black matrix mottled among refreshing sea foam green hued turquoise. Small silver florets surround the bezel that houses this gorgeous cabochon, all together measuring about 1 3/4" long and 1" wide. This is a ring size 9 3/4. Signed by the artist. View item

A sparkling stream invites Dragonflies to swarm. Darrell Shebola's ethereal necklace calls to mind the gathering of these magnificent water creatures in nature. Wings are set stone to stone with shimmering abalone, turquoise, lapis lazuli, mother-of-pearl and coral. Working in the stone to stone jewelry method is no easy task as each stone and shell has to fit perfectly side by side. Antennea are beautifully worked too. A lovely handmade sterling silver chain unites these stunning insects to a length of approximately 22 1/2". The center dragonfly is about 2 1/2" wide and 2 3/8" long, while the smaller side insects measure approximately 1 3/4" wide and 1 3/4" long. Signed by the artist. View item

Anthony Lovato of Kewa Pueblo is the 2023 recipient of the Museum Of Indian Arts & Culture Living Treasure Award. He started working with metal in 1973. He is a master of the labor intensive tufa cast method, known for his Corn design jewelry. His latest offering is a collectible cuff bracelet showcasing an outstanding Pilot Mountain turquoise stone.

The exacting process involved cutting a tufa stone in half, smoothing out both surface sides, etching a sprue hole on top, then carefully carving out this corn kernel design, in which Anthony poured in molten sterling silver. The end result is this amazing bracelet with an entire inner circumference of about 7 1/2", which includes the opening of approximately 1 1/4". The ultra-gorgeous Pilot Mountain turquoise stone itself is about 1 1/8" by 1". It was mined in Nevada. This bracelet is about 1 7/8" at its widest part.

Inside this comfortable to wear cuff bracelet is Anthony's signature along with an inspiring Bison herd. Please click here for help in determining wrist measurements and best fit.

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Indigenous cultures have prized coral for its beauty regarding it as a gift from the ocean and a protective water spirit. Ancient Romans believed corals calmed the high seas. During the Victorian era, coral beads were worn to ward off evil. Among the many different varieties of beloved coral, pink angel skin coral is a particularly cherished one because of heavenly soft pink hues and rarity.

Veronica Poblano beveled generous pieces of angel skin coral like cobblestones resembling risen little loaves of bread to create this luxurious mosaic presentation. She also included lovely Kingman turquoise, scarce sugilite and pen shell in these earrings for pierced ears, skillfully setting the natural materials side by side in the challenging stone-to-stone jewelry technique. Borders are reticulated sterling silver.

About 1 5/8" long and 1 1/2" wide, with larger sterling silver backs to support the impressiveness of these earrings. Signed by the artist who is award-winning for designer jewelry creations and fetish carvings. Her father was iconic Zuni Pueblo carver Leo Poblano (d), the nephew of Teddy Weahkee (d). Teddy was known for his traditional fetish carvings, inlaid jewelry and other wonderful and important works.

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Zuni Pueblo jeweler Tricia Leekity offers these iconic earrings, an abstract floral design finished with classic squash blossom bells. Each happy turquoise stone is sitting in a custom made sterling silver bezel in the traditional Zuni petit point way of making exquisite jewelry. Approximately 2 3/4" long and 1" wide. Signed by the artist. Please click here to learn more about Zuni jewelry. View item

Glorious juvenile bald Eagles have fledged their nest and prepare to migrate to a warmer region as colder days approach. Darrell Shebola is a master jeweler carving each stone and shell in this incredible 25" long handmade sterling silver necklace. Set in the challenging stone-to-stone method, each etched piece of mother-of-pearl, jet, gold lip shell and turquoise are set side by side to compose the jet-eyed raptors. The center bird is approximately 2" long and 1 1/2" wide, while the eagle's heads are roughly 7/8" long and 7/8" wide. The elegant feather elements measure about 1 1/4" long. The hand-fabricated silver chain is really lovely too. Signed by the artist.

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this eagle necklace will go to the Zuni Eagle Sanctuary. Please see our resources page for more information on the sanctuary.

Please click here to learn more about traditional inlay jewelry in Toshio Sei's 2013 copyrighted book "Figural Designs in Zuni Jewelry". This wonderful publication is not included with Darrell's necklace but can be purchased separately.

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This stunning sterling silver pendant by Jess Johnson, holds a regal piece of Kingman turquoise stone that is framed by a double row petit-point border with eighty tiny turquoise cabochons. The sterling silver is finely crafted and full of meticulous details, including a bail with stamped scalloped patterns and more snake-eye petit-point inlay. All handmade and stamped by the artist, this majestic piece measures about 4" long, from the top of the bail, by 3" wide. View item

An abundance of what's referred to as "snake eye" round-shaped Sleeping Beauty turquoise stones resemble a reptile's eye. They are secured with tiny, custom-cut bezels to support them in the traditional Zuni petit point technique as seen in Jess Johnson's dynamic sterling silver ring that's a size 9. This extraordinary station measures about 2 1/2" by 1 1/4". Hand-stamped raincloud elements adorn the shanks and the underside of this all handmade ring. Signed by the artist. 

 

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Nine luxurious stations feature either old Morenci turquoise, large and rare specimens of natural red coral or precious Kingman turquoise, in this truly impressive sterling silver necklace by award-winning artist Veronica Poblano. Her creative lineage is noteworthy. Her father was iconic Zuni carver Leo Poblano (d). He was the nephew of Teddy Weahkee (d).

Each custom cut stone and coral harmonizes in captivating shape and exciting alternating color. Some of the turquoise pieces have gorgeous pyrite inclusions. Morenci turquoise is particularly precious because it's no longer mined. Branch coral this large is hard to come by. Just to run your fingers over this highest-quality necklace is an incredible experience, imagine wearing it. The all hand-fabricated chain is amazing too.

Very comfortable to wear, Veronica's masterpiece measures approximately 20 3/4" long to toggle closure loop, plus an additional 3" trailing end that dangles beautifully below the toggle closure. The stones average in size from about 5/8" long by 1/2" wide, to 1" long and 3/4" wide. In a class all by itself, this memorable work of wearable art is signed by the artist.

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A Hummingbird alights Bobby and Corraine Shack's sterling silver, glistening abalone, mother-of-pearl, pen shell, turquoise, coral and gold lip shell inlaid unisex bolo tie. Sipping nectar from a mother-of-pearl, red coral, abalone and pen shell flower, this feathered friend fuels up.

An adjustable 44" long black leather braided bolo with sterling silver tips hosts this winged delight. The tips themselves are about 2 1/4" long. The hummingbird and flower station is approximately 3" long and 3 1/2" wide. Signed by the artists.

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Diane Lonjose has long been known for her vivid all hand-fabricated sterling silver inlaid butterflies and dragonflies. For the very first time, she has expanded on her Butterfly motif into this amazing necklace and earring set. The butterflies and the accent links are all assembled from all natural Kingman turquoise. The central necklace butterfly is about 2 1/8" wide by 2" long and is flanked by two smaller butterflies at 1 3/4" wiide by 1 3/4" tall. The matching earring are proportionately smaller measuring 1 1/4" wide by 1 3/4" long, including the sterling silver wire ear hooks. The total length of the necklace is 21" and is signed by the artist on the reverse. View item

We're excited to offer Keli'i Eli's gorgeous spiny oyster shell Bison pendant. It hangs from the hand-fabricated sterling silver bale fixture at about 4" long, and is 3" wide. This bovine's eye is of a gorgeous tiger's eye specimen. The hammered silver collar is available and sold separately, please inquire.

 

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Diane Lonjose's all hand-fabricated sterling silver, vibrant spiny oyster shell and both natural Sleeping Beauty turquoise and Compitos turquoise come together in this colorful Butterfly cuff bracelet. The body and head of this flying insect are of Sleeping Beauty turquoise while the lower wings are of lovely Compitos turquoise. This butterfly has an approximate 2 3/4" wingspan and is 2 1/2" long. The cuff bracelet's entire inner circumference is about 6 1/8" including the opening of 1 1/8". Signed by the artist. Click here for help in determining wrist measurements and best fit. View item

Don Dewa's all hand-fabricated sterling silver, Sleeping Beauty turquoise, mother-of-pearl, jet, pen shell and red coral inlaid Sunface spinner ring is incredibly gorgeous. It's a 8 1/4" ring size, while the whole inlaid part is about 1 1/2" long and 1 1/2" tall. A Sunface element, which can spin around, takes center stage. The Zuni Sunface symbol represents the elements in balance. Don incised the feathers in a lovely way. The high-quality workmanship is evident throughout this fascinating ring. Signed by the artist. View item

Sterling silver snake chain necklaces produced by Rio Grande Jewelry Supply Company. Originally founded in 1944 along historic Route 66 in Albuquerque, the Rio Grande continues to be a source for silversmiths across the southwest.  

These snake chains are offered in several different lengths: 16", 18", 20", 24", & 30". The chains also come in two diameters of thickness (1.2mm & 1.5mm) to help in complementing the pendant of your choice. If you have difficulty in matching pendant from our website to an appropriately sized chain please contact us for assistance. 

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