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.
 
Squash Blossom, CJGKN11-22

The Mother-of-Pearl in this necklace is beautiful. It is a rare but well executed combination. It measures 24 inches.

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JCHWP11-2

Zuni needle point with a central Knifewing motif. It is well executed and lovely. It measures 1 3/4 inches.

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Zuni Inlaid Bolo, CJMT10-64

Bolo made with inlaid stones. It comes from a private collection and measures 2 1/2 inches.

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Jimmy Poyer Necklace, JJPN10-6

Each cube is unique and the color combinations are lovely. The length of this piece ranges from 13 inches to 19 inches.

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Zuni Inlaid Squash Blossom,  CJMT10-26

The Cardinal motif of this Squash Bloosom necklace is delicately made of coral, onyx, and mother-of-pearl. There is one flower center on the naja that is made of the tortoise shell.

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Cardinal Concho Belt,  CJMT10-23

This exquisite Zuni sterling silver concho belt is inlaid with coral mother-of-pearl and onyx to create a lovely cardinal motif. There are ten conchos that complete this belt.

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Poyer Bolo, JJPBO8-11

Yei spirit figures head is abstracted in the bolo that is inlaid with assorted natural stones and shells. The length of the bolo is 22 inches, the tips are 2 1/4 inches long.

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King Earring & Pendant, JJKE7-1

Earring code is JJKE7-1 at $ 180.00 Pendant code is JJKPE8-7 at $ 240.00. Other combination s are available, please call for assistance.

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Peace Pipe Pin, JJKPI8-1

Peace Pipe Pin by Jimmie King Jr. measures 3 3/8 inches long by 1 1/2 inches wide. Unique one of a kind and a first for Mr. King.

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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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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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Roadrunner Bolo, CJRD6-5

Shown is an unusual bolo fashioned in sterling silver and inlaid with turquoise, jet, mother-of-pearl and, possibly, leopard agate, in the shape of a roadrunner. This piece is probably Zuni and is 2-5/8 inches wide by 1-5/8 inches long.

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Jimmy Poyer Inlaid Buckle, JJPBU-1

This deluxe belt buckle by Jimmy Poyer is decoratively inlaid with mother-of-pearl, lapis, turquoise and jet. It measures 2-1/2" wide by 1-1/2" high.

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R.W. Boyd Bracelet, CJBD3-3

This 1" wide bracelet features inlay in turquoise, jet and mother-of-pearl as well as a sunface detail in the center.

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Jackson Inlay Bracelet, CJBD3-1

This lovely inlaid bracelet is signed "Jackson". It features a well-detailed inlay featuring turquoise, lapis, coral, and mother-of-pearl. The sterling silver measures 1/4" thick.

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Football Ring, JBGM3-25

Sterling silver, lapis, onyx, mother-of-pearl, coral and turquoise inlay, size 10. May be ordered to size.

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