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RESERVED......Vintage Navajo Turquoise Ear Cuff

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 21:59:33 -0500

$18.00
RESERVED FOR VINTAGEUTOPIA. PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE. THANKS!

New Year's Sale~

SALE...$18.

This is a beautiful Native American silver ear cuff with a turquoise stone and silver feather dangling below. The cuff is traditional Navajo silver-work. Genuine turquoise stone. Measures a little over 2 inches long . Just needs a little polishing.

You don't need pierced ears to wear this. Just gently squeeze it on the outer edge of your ear!

Vintage Galaxy Starburst Diamond Dinner Ring

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 15:04:15 -0500

$1,200.00
Perfect for the Retro Bride or a swanky single gal! A very substantial dinner ring crafted in 14 kt white gold, this estate ring is adorned with 9 individually set marquis diamonds in a retro starburst pattern. The setting also features twenty-four round pave set diamonds in an open split shank band. Total karat diamond weight is 1 kt, clarity VS2, Color L. Ring measures a US size 7 1/2. Starburst design measures 0.75 inches long by 0.6 inches wide. The ring appraises for $1,750. Appraisal will come with the ring. There are some light surface scratches on the back of the band. Ring cannot be resized.

The ring will come to you fully insured in a beautiful snap closure black leather box, perfect for gift giving. Please convo me for questions or additional pictures. Contact me for international rates.

Price is negotiable...meaning I can give you a better deal.

SALE.....Sterling Silver Omega Choker with Filigree Pendant

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 15:04:15 -0500

$36.00
ON SALE...WAS $40...NOW $36.

This is a beautiful and classic Omega style sterling silver choker from Italy that I have added an antiqued filigree box style pendant in sterling silver. The pendant features a gorgeous icy blue topaz Cz in a slightly raised oval setting. The filigree design goes into the swing bail of the pendant. Hallmarked 925 on the back of pendant and the choker. Pendant measures just a little over 1 1/2 inches in length from the tip of the bail to the bottom by 1 inch wide. Omega choker measures 16 inches in length and is finished with a sturdy lobster claw closure. A well made and gorgeous design you can add to your sterling collection!

Circa: 1980's.

Whimsical Hammered Sterling Spiral Ring

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 15:03:24 -0500

$35.00
This is a whimsical and fun ring you're sure to get loads of compliments on. Sterling silver has been hammered flat and each of the four corners have been bent into beautiful spirals. The back of the ring forms into a double band and has been soldered together. Measures between a 7 to 7 1/2 on ring gauge but could accommodate a slightly larger size because the front of the ring can be gently pulled apart.

Please contact me for more info. Only one available!

SALE.....Vintage Zuni Inlay Thunderbird Ring

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 15:03:23 -0500

$30.00
ON SALE....WAS $45....NOW $30.

This is a large handmade Zuni sterling and channel inlay thunderbird ring. A nice size ring with mother of pearl/abalone shell, red coral, jet and turquoise. There is some rope detailing around the bird's wings and some beautiful reflective colors in the mother of pearl. Thunderbird design measures 1.25 inches tall by 1 inch wide. Ring size is a US 7 1/2. These rings make quite a statement and are miniature works of art!

Vintage Navajo Turquoise Ring

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:39:34 -0500

$20.00
This is a beautiful hand made Navajo sterling silver ring with a gorgeous sky blue turquoise stone that has some wonderful matrix patterns throughout. The stone sits slightly raised above a rope pattern and is domed which gives it a chunky three dimensional look and features tiny raindrop beading on one side. The shank is a single band and there are no hallmarking inside the ring but it tests positive for sterling silver. Ring size is a US 5 1/2 on a ring gauge.

SALE..........Sterling Heart and Dagger Lariat

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:39:16 -0500

$35.00
On sale....Was $40....Now $35.

A simplistic and classic design, a single sterling dagger dangles below a turquoise teardrop stone from one end of a sterling silver chain. The other end features three large interconnected hearts made of sterling silver that hang asymmetrically . You just slip the sterling dagger through the center heart for a lariat style necklace and you're done! No clasps or hooks to fool with. Necklace measures 22 inches long from end to end but the actual chain length is 18 inches. I have a small neck so this one hangs a little longer on me. This style look nice with a deep V-neck blouse to accentuate the necklace.

All components are sterling silver. The chain features two tiny loops and a tiny heart to give it an extra sweet appearance!

Small Zuni Sun Face Ring

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:56:54 -0500

$20.00
This is a really dainty and detailed vintage Zuni inlay ring featuring a sun face surrounded by a feathered headdress in a sterling silver channel inlay. Inlay stones include Mother of Pearl, turquoise and black onyx set in a sturdy sterling silver design. All channel inlay is intact and in excellent condition. The ring is unmarked sterling silver. Circa: 1978-1982. Measures a size 7 1/2 on ring gauge.

Chunky Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Ring

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 21:48:26 -0500

$35.00
This is a very old sterling and turquoise ring that has a beautiful sky blue turquoise stone set in sterling silver surrounded by a rope pattern and a round sterling frame with raindrop beading at the north and south. The ring band features a three way split shank that goes into a thick single band. There are no hallmarkings on the ring, as were common with much older rings, but it tests positive for sterling silver. Ring is a US size 5 to 5 1/2. There are some noticeable matrix lines running through the stone that add to the uniqueness of the stone.

ON SALE.......Vintage Cufflink Earrings

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 21:48:26 -0500

$16.00
ON SALE....WERE $20.....NOW $16.

These are charming little mens vintage cufflinks that have been converted into small dangle earrings. The center of the cufflink is a beautiful plum color with an amber colored rhinestone set in a square frame. The edges are framed with antiqued gold beading. Lever back posts have been sautered on the backs. These are a little over a half an inch wide by a half an inch long. Cute as a button!

SALE.........Turquoise Mosaic Necklace

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:00:55 -0500

$80.00
On Sale....Was $110.......Now $80.

If you can't get enough turquoise, this may be the necklace for you! This is an absolutely stunning turquoise mosaic pendant that features a single large turquoise cabochon set in beaded sterling silver and suspended in the middle of individual inlaid pieces of smaller turquoise stones. The entire pendant is set in sterling and swings from a large bail. I have paired the pendant with a natural strand of turquoise stones separated by tiny sterling beads. Very earthy, each stone varies in color, size and shape for a truly one of a kind necklace. The stones are not polished and have natural colors and ridges in each one for a very rustic look. Finished with a unique double toggle closure to keep with the southwestern theme. Measures 17 inches long. Pendant measures 3.25 inches long by 2.25 inches wide Imagine wearing an all black or white dress this summer with this stunning necklace on...Ooh-La-La!

Ladies Small Native American Watch Tips and Band

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:47:15 -0500

$18.00
These are beautiful and tiny sterling silver watch tips with 2 bezel set turquoise and red coral stones on each side and etched Native American detailing. The tips are attached to a small stainless steel elasticized band. Total band length unstretched measures 4 1/2 inches long. Stretches to 6 inches long. Just needs a new watch face with spring bars to complete the look. Watch face not included. The watch tips are unmarked sterling silver.

Please contact me if you need more measurements. The watch is shown next to a standard size watch to give an idea of size.

Native American Totem Pole Ring

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:56:44 -0500

$22.00
This is a unique piece featuring a long Native American ring with a split design housing a turquoise and red coral stone against an oxidized background. Two large raindrop beads sit in the center of the ring face and two small beads accent the top and the bottom of the ring. The band has a split shank style that tapers into a single band. The stones are bezel set. Ring size measures a US size 6 on the ring gauge. Ring face measures about 1 1/2 inches long. Unmarked sterling silver.

Stamped Sterling Brooch

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:45:25 -0500

$18.00
This is a vintage brooch that I believe was made by a Native American artist. It is handmade from sterling silver with ornate stampings on the front. The center design looks to be some sort of "eye" symbol and four hearts surrounding it. It measures 1 1/2 inches long by a little under 1 1/2 inches wide. The back of the brooch has a fold over roll clasp that is in great working condition. Signed on the back Harvey Bear Track. This piece tests positive for sterling silver.

SALE.....Vintage Zuni Inlay Ring with Sun Face and Feathered Headdress

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:45:13 -0500

$30.00
ON SALE....WAS $45.....NOW $30.

This beautiful vintage Zuni inlay ring has a sun face surrounded by a feathered headdress, all done in high quality channel inlay. The sun face is white mother of pearl, black jet, blue turquoise and red coral. The feathers are black jet and white mother of pearl. Four raindrop beads surround the sun face. All channel inlay is intact, surrounded by sterling silver and in excellent condition. The front of the ring measures 1 inch tall by 1.25 inches wide. It curves gently to conform to the finger. The ring is unmarked sterling and not signed, and is a size 7. The ring has a nice vintage patina on the back and is in great condition.

Art Deco Filigree Diamond Cocktail Ring

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:18:53 -0500

$275.00
A filigree lover’s delight, this ornate Art Deco filigree cocktail ring in 14K white gold features a wealth of hand finished intricately detailed filigree scrollwork and etched working! This beautiful design measures just under 1 inch long by 0.6 inches wide and a brilliant round cut diamond is set in the center of a raised starburst design. Diamond is approximately 0.20 karats. This lovely ring is a US size 5.

Circa: 1930's

The ring will come to you fully insured in a snap closure black leather ring box, perfect for gift giving! Contact me for international rates.

Puffed Sterling Teardrops

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:14:33 -0500

$25.00
A classic design, smooth vintage teardrops drop down from straight hooks. These are crafted of sterling silver and are as light as a feather. They measure 1.75 inches long from the top of the straight hook to the bottom and are a little under 0.75 inches wide. They are gorgeous worn with anything!

The teardrops have some light surface scratches due to age appropriate wear but no dents.

Vintage Native American Sterling Clips

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:58:58 -0500

$16.00
These are a gorgeous pair of clip earrings made of sterling silver and featuring stamped detailing. The shaped is slightly domed and the backs have working clips. The center design looks like Native American stampings, maybe the sun and rain, but it's hard to tell. The edges are stamped all the way around. The backs of the earrings look to have some initials engraved in them. They are hallmarked 925 and measure a little over an inch long by 1.5 inches wide across the center.

SALE.....Hopi Indian Sterling Overlay Watch Band

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:54:48 -0500

$40.00
ON SALE...WAS $60...NOW $40

This is a genuine sterling silver Hopi Overlay Watch Bracelet featuring a Gecko on each side of the watch band attached to an elastic metal strap. Overlay is a process of soldering one piece of silver, from which a design has been cut, over another piece of silver. The top layer is a handmade, hand cut overlay created from a sheet of sterling that is then bonded to the base layer of sterling. The base layer background is usually oxidized, which turns the silver surface black, and is often scratched or stamped. The oxidation brings out a contrast between the two pieces and makes the individual designs more visible.

Watch Band is approximately 5 1/2 inches from end to end when open, 8 inches when stretched. 1/2 inch width where the band attaches to a watch face. Stamped on the inside with a sun hallmark and sterling. This band was purchased in 1984 from the Hopi Reservation.

This watch band does not come with a watch face but if you are interested in purchasing one, please convo me before purchase for details. Thanks!

Vintage Mexican Sterling Butterfly Pin

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:51:00 -0400

$15.00
This is a really pretty Mexican butterfly pin made of sterling silver with abalone shell inlays in the butterfly's wings. The back of the pin has a spring clasp closure and is hallmarked Mexico, 73 and some other stampings I cannot read. Measures 1 1/2 inches tall by 1.75 inches across the top of the wingspan. I love Mexican made silver jewelry and these pins are fun to wear or add to your collection!

SALE......Vintage Mexican Sterling and Turquoise Pin/Pendant

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:14:28 -0400

$20.00
ON SALE....WAS $25....NOW $20.

This is a beautiful vintage Mexican sterling silver and crushed turquoise inlay pin/pendant. It features an unusual sterling Aztec design on the front mixed among the crushed turquoise. It is a signed piece with the hallmarks JFCM Plata De Jalisco 925 Guad. It bears the old eagle stamp with the number 50 so I estimate this piece to be circa 1970's or earlier. The pendant/brooch measures 2 inches long by 2 inches wide. This is a well crafted piece with hand etched workmanship and detailed carved lines.

This piece can either be worn as a pin or as a pendant on a choker collar, chain or leather necklace. The fastening straight pin on the back is slightly crooked but the fold over clasp is secure and tight.

This is a great piece for a collector or someone looking for an unusual piece of jewelry that stands out from the rest.

Sterling Raindrop Beaded Cross Earrings

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:11:20 -0400

$12.00
This is a simple and classic pair of sterling silver crosses made from raindrop beading. They measure 1 inch long by 0.6 inches wide and hang from sterling silver french hooks. There are no hallmarkings on the back but they test positive for sterling silver. Sturdy but not heavy.

Vintage Native American Ring

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:51:07 -0400

$45.00
This is a very old sterling and turquoise ring that has an unusual natural rugged turquoise stone shaped like a teardrop and set in sterling silver. The stone is surrounded by a rope pattern and deep etched markings. The left side of the ring has a beautiful leaf overlay with a raindrop bead below. The sides have a four way split shank that goes into a single wide band. There are no hallmarkings on the ring, as were common with much older rings, but it tests positive for sterling silver. Ring is a US size 7 1/2. Weighs 13 grams.

Branching Out Wooden Bangle-Brown

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:47:09 -0400

$35.00
This bangle is hand decoupaged/painted with two tiny brown trees on each side. The tiny branches wrap around the inside of a vanilla wooden bangle and are protected with a glossy sealant. This is a small sized bangle with a diameter of 2.4 inches (6 cm) across the opening and 1.75 inches wide where the tree design is. They are simple and earthy. There are some color variations in the bangle due to the natural state of the wood.

I also have a LARGE bangle now with a 2.6 inch diameter. THESE ARE CUSTOM MADE TO ORDER SO PLEASE ALLOW 3-4 DAYS FROM THE TIME OF PURCHASE. Please leave the size you would like in the "notes to seller" at check out or send me a convo with any questions.

Vintage Turquoise and Sterling Bolo Tie

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 22:04:02 -0400

$36.00
This is a beautiful Native American bolo tie with the center piece featuring a heavy oval shaped sterling silver concho with excellent stamped markings and a brilliant blue turquoise stone in a shadowbox style setting. The back of the concho features a nice clip style closure for easy adjustment. The tie is accompanied by a braided black leather cord with sterling tips. Leather cord, including tips, is 42 inches in length. There is some slight wear on the leather around the concho area where the cord has been slid, but otherwise it is in great condition! I find no breaks in the leather, this has been worn and enjoyed, the braid is not stiff and unyielding and lays well. The back of the concho is hallmarked sterling and the initials WS.

SALE.......Sterling and Freshwater Pearl Drop

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:40:47 -0400

$22.00
ON SALE.....WAS $25.....NOW $22.

These certainly aren't your Mother's pearls. A beautiful cultured freshwater coin pearl is elegantly wire wrapped from a resalvaged sterling silver teardrop on a swing bail. The pearl is an iridescent silver/grey color and the wire is sterling silver. Hangs from a dainty sterling silver necklace measuring 16 inches with a spring clasp closure. Pendant hangs 2 inches from the chain. Perfect for your wedding day or everyday!

SALE......Turquoise and Sterling Hoops

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 02:43:54 -0400

$18.00
ON SALE....These were $25...Now $18.

Twenty-seven tiny pieces of natural turquoise rondelle stones are looped below unique pieces of etched Mexican sterling silver. I salvaged the sterling pieces from old Mexican earrings, polished them and made these whimsical earrings. A tiny turquoise stone was placed at the top and hung from Bali silver french hooks. These measure 2.25 inches long by 1 inch wide. A one of a kind reworked vintage inspired design!

All metal components are sterling including the wire the turquoise hoops are strung around.

Navajo Red Coral Bear Paw Ring

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 02:39:31 -0400

$16.00
This sterling silver Navajo bear paw ring features a small red coral stone done in a shadowbox design with a bezel set red coral stone in the center of the paw. Sterling silver on the front and back form a hollow center to add depth to the ring. This is a traditional Navajo ring from the early eighties. Unmarked sterling silver. Ring measures a US size 7.

Native American Birdhouse Pinkie Ring

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 23:17:34 -0400

$18.00
What a whimsical little ring! This little jewel features a small birdhouse with a tiny turquoise stone in the center. The bottom perch is a little piece of red coral. To the left is a domed silver leaf that wraps around the edge like it is sitting in a tree. Accented by swirly detailing. Ring is made of sterling silver with bezel set stones. Measures a small 4 to 4 1/2 on ring gauge!