REAL Native American Jewelry~
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Me too (I know we've talked about this). Really a unique place, hope to get back there in the fall.
Me too (I know we've talked about this). Really a unique place, hope to get back there in the fall.
yes, we have talked about it
funny, I walked past that store for quite a few visits before I went in
An advanced collector friend ($$$ buyer) told me about Jeff and OH. I wouldn't have turned it up otherwise, I think.
my problem is I have several nice pieces that I don't really wear enough.....so doesn't leave me much to shop for
that's a good thingUh that doesn't stop me.But I'm picky, picky, which helps a bit.
I have one silver bracelet that I got in Prescott - not at Oggs Hogan - which I don't wear much. I think I was determined to buy something ....
my more recent purchases have been much smaller - a couple of pair of earrings which I actually do wear quite often in summer
hope you get there
I am so excited to be able to contribute. Thanks to y’all on this thread, I have developed an appreciation for and fascination with Native American jewelry. Thank you! Here is a ring I picked up at a local antique shop. It was part of a collection of a anthropology professor and his wife. They collected this in the 60’s..Navajo piece from the 40’s (so I’m told) Anyway, I love love the color. Both the stone and the ring are really big. While I doubt I’d do it anytime soon, as I have no artisan source, I am toying with the idea of converting it into a bracelet cuff, set east-west...is this a bad idea? Here it is on my hand
And a closeup. Is this Morenci? Or Bisbee?
And a closeup. Is this Morenci? Or Bisbee?
Wow! What a beautiful piece of history to wear on your finger. If it were me, I would not convert it to anything but keep it as it was made by the artist who may not even be around today. I love it.
Thank you! I do not know the Navajo artist who created this pendant, but here is the hallmark. I looked her up and it looks like she is more contemporary.. ...[emoji5]
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Beautiful ring, congrats. It looks like a 60s-70s ring, not 40s. Definitely not Bisbee, could be Morenci if there are little bits of pyrite in it (silver) as it seems. It's supposed to be a big honkin' ring so I would leave it like that. For sure!
I agree with the others that you should keep it as-is. If you did want to convert it to a bracelet I think you'd have a hard time finding someone to do a good job on it. It wouldn't be cheap and you might regret it.