I’d love to see more inlaid jewelry

That’s gorgeous! I love the malachite (that’s the emerald green, right?). What is the lighter green in the middle, turquoise?

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Love seeing all these beautiful…reminded me that I have a lot more I haven’t pulled out for a while…
Zuni rainbow and knife-wing bracelets:



Eagle dancer bolo and pin:

Zuni (and acouple Navajo Zuni style) pins:



Kewa (Santo Domingo) shell mosaic overlay and Zuni MOP inlay pendants set in Sterling:

Turquoise and shell mosaic pendant by Stephanie Medina (Kewa)…I set it in sterling:

And, my favorite pendant by Robert Lewis Tenorio (Kewa):::malachite, spiney oyster, turquoise and fossilized bone:

Sorry…I got carried away and couldn’t stop…:laughing:

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I’m glad you posted them, so beautiful! I’m especially partial to the shell pendants on the link chains - especially the black one and the one with the cross. That made me remember, I have some more I think I’ll post. I love seeing all of these beautiful things!

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@Ziacat I know! That’s what’s go great about this forum, seeing everyone’s wonderful Southwest jewelry and rediscovering my own that I haven’t looked at for awhile!

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I posted this cuff and matching ring already, but they fit here too. Don’t know the artists of them or the butterfly. The hummingbird is hallmarked Shack.


And I had forgotten about this cross till I saw @Bmpdvm’s cross shell pendant. I believe it’s by Philip Guerro. The mosaic earrings are by a Kewa artist, but can’t remember who without pulling out my receipts. The bear claw earrings are unsigned but I love them. Bought them at Cameron Trading Post in their pawn section years ago.

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It’s very hard to tell when it is cut up like that. I just had a look and I’m leaning to Carico Lake. It could also be Gaspéite or possibly even Serpentine.

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:open_mouth: that’s stunning!!!

Beautiful :star_struck:work of art being expressed here

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What an insane inlaid!!! These color arrangements show and tell a story that the artist couldn’t put in words!!!

The craftsmanship on this bracelet is super unique!! It looks like heishi beads in the setting!

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Omg :scream: I love the corn row inlaid one day I have to find one to add to my collection

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Here’s my modest collection of inlay jewelry.

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You have some pretty pieces. I have never seen a necklace like yours. It’s cool.

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Thanks! I think you’re looking at the Kewa necklace? I purchased that one at an estate sale. It’s very pretty!

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All of your jewelry is lovely, but agree with @Islandmomma about the Kewa necklace. It’s pretty awesome. I’ve never seen the deep blue (is it lapis?) and white combo.

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Yes, Lapis, white buffalo and silver.

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Love all your pieces!!!

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Thank you! Pretty much each has memories for me of where I bought them.

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A nice inlayed necklace by Charles Bird (Jolene’s son).

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And here is another one done by Charles Bird. Love it!
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