r/NativeAmericanJewelry

I was looking at potentially purchasing these, but the item’s weight had me look closer. Do these look like sterling silver Navajo pearls, or are they possibly mass produced, or imported beads?

I’m wondering if anyone can give me information about this piece. We inherited it from my FIL. Thanks in advance.

Does anyone know who the artist is who uses this mark? Thank you in advance!

Help!! I have been an avid collector for years and have amassed a large volume of Navajo, Zuni and Kiowa pieces. Also Bell Trading Post, vintage and some newer artists. My intent was to hold them for either retirement in a few years or to pass down to my kids.

Sharing photos so you can see how much. There are some fantastic things!!! 🤩 I genuinely cherish each of these beautiful and sacred art pieces.

Should I sit and hope they continue to appreciate in value or sell now? What would be the best way to sell the collection, if that makes sense?

Spencer Opal Triplets, circa 1972, sterling signed

Wondering if this is native and real turquoise? The stone looks off to me. Maybe block turquoise? Stone has almost a small yellowish orange spot and slight black line that could be a matrix. It's super smooth and almost felt like plastic but is cool to touch and hard when tapped on your tooth. There is a marking that appears to be a G with an arrow around it. Can't find it on the identification guide. So grateful for any help with this one. :)

I was gifted this piece of jewelry 26 years ago. It’s so beautiful but I know nothing about and if it’s worth anything…. I was told that this is probably a Native American piece so here I am posting in hopes someone can help me out. Thank you in advance

No makers mark that I could find.

Hoping someone can help with this one. The closest I found and thought it might actually be was Cippy Crazy Horse but Susan Crazy Horse assures me it is not.

I find it interesting it’s stamped on the clasp and the back in the same manner and a third stamp of just a single C just below the clasp.

Vintage heishi turquoise and coral tubular bead 10 strand necklace with sterling findings. Is there a reason a maker would put just one turquoise bead in the sea of red towards the end? I suppose it could just be a mistake, but given the intricacy and work involved in making the beads and the necklace, seems like they would take it off the string if it was a mistake. Therefore I’m guessing this was intentional.

I have read that this is possible Navajo and not Santo Domingo because of the silver findings.

Most of the beaded necklaces on line are more disc shaped than tubular and not this fine. I read that these were created with porcupine quills. Are these just older and not quite as easily found? I love my squash blossoms, but I am incredibly drawn to these. Somewhat terrified to wear them and have them break though.

Anyone that can tell me their age, method for creating, or settle the Navajo versus Santo Domingo debate-thank you in advance for an education.

Picked up 2 pair of earrings. The onyx ones say A. LEE Sterling and the bead one says DF and 925. They both had a native feel to me so I’m hoping they are…

Recently acquired these two rings, seem to be made by the same maker. Does anyone recognize the symbol, I couldn’t find it in my own research