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 ...

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...

At the end of this long account it remains difficult to establish precisely what symbolic significance was attributed by the American Indians to coral. This is because more often than not the symbolism of personal objects or materials associated with...

In the 16th century, news of the great geographical discoveries prompted the most enlightened Western artists to portray the mysteries of those far-off places, which could still only be imagined. Paintings became the vehicle for new ways of viewing t...

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...

Lovely and fluid six strand necklace of fine Old Kingman nuggets. These stones are from a batch of Old Kingman turquoise circa 1970's. The hard stones are blue to blue green, reminiscent of the ocean with some grey, black and brown matrix. This neckl...

Three strand white natural mother of pearl necklace hand made by Jeff. Features Jeff's signature sterling silver finish with custom cast sterling silver cones, hook and eye closure, adjustable length and tag. Strands measure 24 inches with the 2 1...

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21 x 23 mm, 16.5 carats....

There are many different veins of turquoise that make up the Kingman mining district. The black veined nuggets have not been mined in decades, making them unusual and very collectible. 19 x 25 mm, 40.5 carats. ...

There are many different veins of turquoise that make up the Kingman mining district. This black spiderweb is one of the rarest, coming from the Itaca Peak seam. The black webbing makes the blue colors stand out and appear very strong. 24 x 33 mm, 32...

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...

This 12.15 ct cab from the Fox Turquoise Mine measures 19 x 15 mm.An amazing color scheme with a background of soft green with a darker green water web overlay....

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

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

Nice pre-cut pieces, from the late 1970's to early 1980's. This material that an old cutter prepared, but never got around to cabbing. Excellent for inlay or cabs. No waste; just good material ready to use....

his material is also from the mid to late 1970's. The cutter prepared it for cabbing, but never got around to it. Good clean material, ready 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....

These small nuggets are dark blue and perfect for drilling, small cabs and especially for any turquoise lovers collection.
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This is an amazing high grade with both watermark and spider web. Dark blue stabilized of the more expensive 1970's Kingman Turquoise Mountain material. Large pieces that are easy to work with....