Turquoise inlaid rings by Lani Haloo of Zuni. These two are each 1.25 by 1 inch and $160. In order, they sizes are 5 1/2 and 8. (They can be sized.) (Santa Fe) A stunning bit of workmanship by Shane Beeshligaii. A size 7 the ring is 3/8 inch wide. $800 (TUCSON) Check out his work in the Bracelet Gallery.
The three rings in the row above are all by Colin Coonsis. From left to right: A shell & fauxpal (lab created opal) inlay ring, size 7 (TUCSON); in the center is a blue fauxpal inlay ring (lab created opal), size 8.25 SOLD; the last one in the row is inlaid with turquoise, size 8.5. Each one is $160. (BOTH in SANTA FE)
Recent arrivals in Tucson from Colin. He calls this pattern “fan”. $185 each
from left to ring sizes are: 9 3/4, 7 1/2 and 7 3/4 SL
Master silversmith Ivan Howard made this excellent coral ring. A size 7 v3/4 - and yes, it can be resized. (TUCSON)
A Navajo barrette from the 1970s. Approxmately 1.5 by 3.5 inches. Set with natural turquoise from the Kingman area. $375. (TUCSON)
Karl Nataani makes the finest baby rattles I have ever seen. A good weight, excellent stampwork (note the heart motifs) adding a fluted silver button on one end and a natural turquoise at the other. AND a bell-like tone. Guaranteed to become an heirloom. 4 inches long. $264 (SANTA FE AND TUCSON)
