Mother-of-Pearl

Mother-of-pearl is the iridescent lining, or nacre, of the shell of some fresh and salt water mollusks, with a soft luminous grey to white aspect. Main sources are the Asian tropical pearl oysters, U.S., European and Asian freshwater pearl mussels, and Pacific abalone of California and japan. This shell has been used and traded among Native Americans for centuries.
 
Buffalo Pendant, JP250

Bow Tie Buffalo Pendant- Bow tie is the name of the color combination, black jet and white is Mother of Pearl.

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Poyer Belt Buckle, JJPBE8-3

Jimmy Poyer call this design his Yei. It is the head of a Yei figure and with stars in the sky. Measuring 2 inches by 1 1/2 inches.

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Jimmy Poyer Pendant, JJPPE8-1

Featured is a matching set of natural stones and sterling silver, by Navajo jewelry artist Jimmy Poyer. The earrings are code JJPER8-26 and measure 5/8 inches long and are priced at $ 105.00. Call about other stone colors and combinations we may have in the gallery.

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Rosales Earrings, J8ER032

"BowTie" Inlay Rosales designed earring made is Mother of Pearl, jet and sterling silver. Measuring 3/4 inches in diameter.

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Poyer  Pendant, JJPPE8-94

Navajo jewelery artist Jimmy Poyer calls this his "Yei Pendant". The silver dots in the black sky are the headdress, the two turquoise squares are the eyes, and the small round circle of turquoise is the mouth. Large pendant inlaid with natural stones.

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Poyer Bear Pendant, JJPPE8-88

Inlaid Bear Pendant- is 1 5/8 inches including the bale. Slide it on your favorite silver chain, Heishi beads or sterling collar. We may have the perfect pair of earrings to make a set. Call for availability.

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Poyer Bear Pendant, JJPPE8-54

JJPPE8-54 - Jimmy Poyer Bear Pendant $ 199.00 JJPE8-175 - Jimmy Poyer Earrings $ 75.00 Call about other styles and stone combinations we may have.

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Poyer  Pendant, JJPPE8-10

Contemporary inlay pendant by one of our fine jewelers, Jimmy Poyer. Jimmy has many wonderful designs and stone combinations. We have several different styles of earrings that would make for a nice set. Call for availability.

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Horse Fetish, CF75

Hi-ho Silver! I am sure the Lone Ranger would have carried this little horse in his pocket for good luck. Now you, or maybe some young ranger you know, can. Or perhaps he would be safer on a shelf. He is only 1 inch long.

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Poyer Pendant, JJPPE7-5

Jimmy Poyer has been making these ever popular "Bear Pendants" for many years, and he still comes up with new and fresh stone combinations. Featured is a pink mother of pearl with jet. What a striking pair. Please call to see if we have this or something similar by Jimmy in the gallery, ready to ship to you.

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