In the 19th century the continuous trading between Indian groups and the Europeans who settled in America led to the reintroduction of coral into the indigenous market. Now it was no longer a question of the occasional rosary beads imported by the Sp...

In all ages and latitudes ornaments have invariably possessed more than a purely decorative value. The ornaments pertaining to ethnic groups reflect wearers’ personal and collective identity. They embody beliefs linked with magic, the supernatural ...

On 23 February 1540 Francisco Vàsques de Coronado set out from Campestola, Mexico, on an expedition that was to have a decisive impact on the life and history of the populations of the American Southwest. The mission of the 600 soldiers and six Fran...

Three strand white and gold natural mother of pearl necklace hand made by Jeff. Features Jeff's signature sterling silver finish with custom cast cones, hook and eye closure, adjustable length and tag. Strands measure 25 inches with the 2 inch ex...

Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Bracelet made by Randy White from Gallup, New Mexico. This bracelet includes 5 stones totaling 22 carats of natural Sleeping beauty Turquoise set in sterling silver. The Sleeping Beauty Mine has been depleted and has been cl...

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Shells measure 8" diagonally and sell for approximately $100 each....

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16 inch strands about 5mm and 10 grams each...

This 22.76 ct. stone measuring 28 x 20mm was part of a vintage 1980's collection that I received a retiring cutter who had been cutting for forty years and putting his best material aside for decades. The color is a soft blue in the center with a l...

This 33.5 ct. stone measuring 31x16 mm was part of a vintage 1980's collection that I received from a retiring cutter who had been cutting for forty years and putting his best material aside for decades. This stone is a soft green with a much darke...

15 x 30 mm, 18.5 carats....

This 10.44 ct stone measures 16 x 12 cts and was part of a vintage 1970's collection that I received from the widow of a turquoise partner I had been associated with since 1976. He was a prolific dealer and collector.SOLD...

SOLD This 11.14 ct. stone measures 19x 17.5 mm and was part of a vintage 1970's collection that I received from the widow of a turquoise partner I had been associated with since 1976. He was a prolific dealer and collector.The color is a soft blue wi...

This stone was part of a vintage 1970's collection that I received from the widow of a turquoise partner I had been associated with since 1976. He was a prolific dealer and collector. This 4.15 stone measures 8 x 11mm and has the classic Turquoise Mo...

This 26 ct. stone measuring 26 x 21 mm was part of a vintage 1980's collection that I received a retiring cutter who had been cutting for forty years and putting his best material aside for decades. The color is almost emerald green with a gold mat...

This 5 ct cab from the Fox Turquoise Mine measures 13 mm round.An amazing aqua blue green with a .gold matrix...

This is that rare botroidal lime green Nugget material with more matrix than the high grade. Always a good window....

This material is similar to the more expensive clear blue, except that the pieces are larger and there is a very light matrix pattern. It suitable for higher grade carvings or cabochons. A soft robins egg blue....

Perfect material for inlay or small cabs. I soft blue that's hard enough to hold together...

These small nuggets are dark blue and perfect for drilling, small cabs and especially for any turquoise lovers collection.
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A very nice soft blue to blue green. Mined in the 1970's. Good for cabbing or inlay. ...

This clear material is pure blue with no matrix. Consists of small nuggets roughly 3/4-1 inch in diameter Excellent for inlay. It has been hardened but has no color added....

This material chunky and the quantity is very limited. It is all spider web material, some with black matrix; some with gold matrix; some with watermark matrix. It tends to have some pithiness around the edges but is very sold in the center. It is ex...