| Metal Melt Value |
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| These prices come from GIA recognized Gem Guide, THE wholesale price guide for dealers. These values do not dictate what a piece is worth. This is the price a piece would be worth if stripped down and melted to its bare materials. |
The History
This
beautiful piece was made by a very talented Native American silversmith. It
features hand crafted silversmith work throughout.
Prince
Turquoise comes out of Nevada and is known for producing high quality Variscite
Turquoise which is very hard and virtually unbreakable in jewelry. This is a
very rare type of turquoise that produces a gorgeous black, blue, green and
sometimes yellow mix of colors within the stone, this type of turquoise is
highly sought after due to its rarity and beautiful color.
Overlay pieces are made of two layers. The bottom layer is a solid sterling silver piece. The top layer has a cutout design. The cutout is placed over the bottom layer and the two pieces are “sweated” together, that is heated so that they become one. The bottom layer is usually accented. The Navajo silversmiths oxidize the bottom layer which darkens it. Hopi silversmiths oxidize and etch the background texture it with hash marks.
Hopi
Jewelry is very hard to find, more commonly Navajo and Zuni silver jewelry is
found on the open market. Hopi artist are distinctly different with beautiful
intricate stamp work and symbology mixed in their silver designs.
The Piece
The buckle includes a large hand cabochon cut piece of natural olive green and blue Prince Turquoise. The stone includes gorgeous black matrix within the stone and is set into a shadowbox type of pattern.
The buckle is made of solid Sterling Silver and includes traditional Hopi Nation silver work including silver overlay riveted patterns that go all around the buckle in the appearance of sun rays.
The buckle measures an astounding 3" by 2 and 1/4". The buckle fits up to a 1" wide belt.
Antique and Vintage jewelry is disappearing at alarming rates. Unfortunately, most of the jewelry from this time period has been lost or melted down over the years, please don't miss your chance to own this special piece of history!
Display items do not come with purchase, item only, unless otherwise noted.
| Age Circa | Vintage |
Accent Stone |
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| Markings |
C.1960 99 PRICE MARK, Tested |
Main Stone Carat Weight/Color/Clarity |
Teal Olive Green with black matrix |
| Gram Weight |
69.7 |
Accent Stone Carat Weight/Color/Clarity |
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| Metal Type |
Sterling Silver |
Stone Cuts | Cabochon |
| Metal Purity |
.925 |
Sizable by Your Local Jeweler |
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| Ring Size |
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item Measurements |
See Description |
| Main Stone |
Prince Turquoise |
No Questions Asked 30 Day Return Policy |
YES! Always |
*Due to the age of some of these pieces, some items will not be stamped. The National Stamping Act was not enacted until 1906, before 1906 jewelry was not legally required to have a karat mark. This is one way to date items prior to the Art Nouveau time period.
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