Lapis lazuli
| | Lapis has been used as a gemstone as far back as 5,000 B.C. and was highly prized by the Egyptian pharoahs. The finest lapis is found in Afghanistan, but is also mined in Russia, Siberia, Angola, Pakistan, Angola, Canada, California and Colorado. The Romans believed lapis was a powerful aphrodisiac, and it was once believed it had powerful medicinal qualities. During the Renaissance, it was finely ground, its impurities removed and used for the costly, but beautiful blue pigment, ultramarine. | | | | |
The blue of this Lapis stone is beautiful. It is set in a simple setting that allows for the beauty of the stone to highlighted. It is a size 5 3/4.
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This is one of King's classic inlay style set in a sterling silver rectangular box. It hangs 7/8ths of an inch.
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His cubes are beautifully inlaid. The combination of colors and intricate designs make Jimmie King Jr.'s work the best. It measures 1/2 an inch.
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The deep dark lapis in this bracelet is a quality semi precious stone. This bracelet is made with wonderful stamp work and great clean designs.
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Lee and Mary Weebothee are known as two of the greatest Zuni artists. This bracelet is made with 14k gold and spectacular pieces of Lapis. This bracelet measures 6 inches with a one inch opening.
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Jimmy Poyer's inlaid buckles and bolos are created all by hand by Poyer in his workshop in Farmington, NM. We see Jimmy often as he hand delivers these pieces to us. The bolo is JJPBO7-8 FOR $ 279.00 and the buckle is JJPBU8-6 for $270.00. Bolo measures 2 3/8 inches long by 1 1/8 inches at the widest.
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Marble Buffalo fetish has inlaid Lapis eyes. Buffalo measures 1 3/4 inches long by 1 1/4 inches tall. The marble has shades of gray, cream, beige and brown, adding to the character of the carving.
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Inlay dangle earring is set with turquoise, coral and lapis. Measures 1 3/4 inches long by 1/4 inch wide.
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"4 Sided Cube" has been a Jimmie King Jr. signature piece for decades. Cube on right is code JJKPE8-6, left cube is JJKPE7-2. Earrings to go with this unique Navajo contemporary necklace are available. Call and we will send you pictures.
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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 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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Featured is a Jimmie King Jr. signature inlaid link bracelet. Hand crafted totally by Mr. King, each link and inlay piece is created with decades of experience. Jimmie won a "Blue Ribbon" at the Gallup Ceremonial for a similar design in 2007.
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Sky High Cuff inlaid with lapis lazuli and accented with coral and turquoise. Fits a 6 inch wrist with an opening of 7/8 inches and measures 1/4 inch wide.
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Contemporary sand cast sterling silver bracelet that is set with a lovely lapis stone. Measures 6 1/4 inches with an opening of one inch and is one inch wide.
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Santo Domingo style Heishi Necklace, carved from Lapis and turquoise with a sterling silver closure that has a chain that allows you to adjust the length desired. The largest disk is 5/8 inches.
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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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Dangle mosaic inlay earrings, by Navajo jeweler Jimmie King Jr. Call about other color combinations we may have.
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Mr. Jimmie King Jr. is still creating new designs and constantly surprising us with his innovative spirit. Jimmie uses simple tools and a sophisticated mind to cut his stones and silversmith his earrings, braceltes and necklaces.
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Denim Lapis Pendant- by Navajo artist jeweler Jeanette Dale of the Four Corners Area. Jeanette uses traditional silver techniques to create her beautiful quality jewelery.
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Navajo jeweler, W. Yellowhorse, finely crafted this beautiful cuff in sterling silver and lapis lazuli. This piece is one inch wide at the center and 6-1/2 inches around, including a 1-1/8 inch opening.
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