Themed collection - Navajo Bracelet, earring, watch tips
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A collection of four Navajo pieces from the mid‑20th century United States in excellent condition: a high‑polish multi‑tone sterling silver ‘liquid silver’ bracelet by Running Bear RB 925 with Bear signature and radiating sun end clasps, inlaid sterling silver clip‑on earrings by Marco Begaye M.B. with jasper, malachite, lapis, turquoise and purple spiny oyster, and sterling silver watch tips with turquoise and red coral in a Navajo leaf and scroll design.
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This collections features a very high polished 20 multi tone sterling silver ‘liquid silver’ bracelet, by Native American Navajo artist Running Bear. The item is marked RB 925 with signature Bear design, each of the end clasps is additionally marked with the signature radiating sun Navajo symbol. In pristine condition.
Innlaid sterling silver clip-on earrings, marked M.B. by Navajo silversmith Marco Begaye. Inlaid jasper, malachite, lapis and turqoise, and purple spiny oyster. All are precisely cut and fitted together to create a mosaic-like pattern. Such inlay jewelry pieces are highly valued by collectors of Native American art and jewelry for their craftsmanship and distinctive aesthetic that combines geometric precision with natural materials.
Sterling silver watch tips, natural vibrant Arizona turqoise and red coral. The combination of sterling silver, turquoise, and red coral make up the materials traditionally used in Navajo jewelry. Also, the decorative multi directional leaf and scroll design is inherent in Navajo silversmithing. Watch tips like these were designed to be attached to leather watch bands, authentic Navajo silver jewelry with iconic design in sterling silver are highly coveted collectors pieces.
This collections features a very high polished 20 multi tone sterling silver ‘liquid silver’ bracelet, by Native American Navajo artist Running Bear. The item is marked RB 925 with signature Bear design, each of the end clasps is additionally marked with the signature radiating sun Navajo symbol. In pristine condition.
Innlaid sterling silver clip-on earrings, marked M.B. by Navajo silversmith Marco Begaye. Inlaid jasper, malachite, lapis and turqoise, and purple spiny oyster. All are precisely cut and fitted together to create a mosaic-like pattern. Such inlay jewelry pieces are highly valued by collectors of Native American art and jewelry for their craftsmanship and distinctive aesthetic that combines geometric precision with natural materials.
Sterling silver watch tips, natural vibrant Arizona turqoise and red coral. The combination of sterling silver, turquoise, and red coral make up the materials traditionally used in Navajo jewelry. Also, the decorative multi directional leaf and scroll design is inherent in Navajo silversmithing. Watch tips like these were designed to be attached to leather watch bands, authentic Navajo silver jewelry with iconic design in sterling silver are highly coveted collectors pieces.
Details
Number of objects
4
Type
Navajo Bracelet, earring, watch tips
Period
Mid 20th century
Country of origin
United States
Condition
Excellent
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