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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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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Expert lapidary and silversmithing skills are a must for a stunning channel inlay presentation as elegantly demonstrated in these sterling silver and luscious turquoise earrings by Monica Kanesta. Each custom cut turquoise stone is set with silver channels in between. These fashionable dangle earrings are of a lightweight in wearability. Approximately 3" long and 1/4" wide. Signed by the artist. View item

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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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

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

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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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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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

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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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

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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"The Honored One" is a magnificent tribute and remembrance from daughter Veronica Poblano to her wonderful father, iconic Zuni carver Leo Poblano (d). He was the nephew of Teddy Weahkee (d). Their enormous contribution to Zuni fetish carving continues in the gifted hands of Veronica.

Masterfully carved from rare and old Morenci turquoise on a crushed red coral and amazing Kingman turquoise base, Veronica's beloved father Leo stands strong in his traditional clothing or blanket, that's inlaid with fabulous sections of red coral, pen shell and white shell. Other accents include red coral and turquoise cabochons that are inlaid with sterling silver, acting as his jewelry. His friendly eyes are of inlaid pen shell and shell, while his finely incised hair is secured with beautiful sections of natural branch red coral, serving as a head bandana. His moccasins are of rich pipestone and white shell. 

On the back of his blanket, Veronica's inlaid a lovely limpet shell from Haida Gwaii, an archipelago off British Columbia’s west coast, in Canada. A turquoise stone rests within this treasured shell. 

Including the base, this important and small sculptural figurine is about 4 1/4" tall, 2" wide and 2 5/8" deep. Veronica's sterling silver signature label is permanently attached to this outstanding museum-quality piece. 

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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

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