I just thought this was too cool. Below is a current work in progress of Mark’s, and the only painting I’ve seen of his that showcases turquoise (as well as coral for that matter) jewelry.
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Great find, Aaron! Looking forward to seeing the finished piece one day. No doubt, it will be awesome. 
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I may have dropped my jaw a bit when I saw this today, seeing the jewelry take shape in what will no doubt be a masterpiece was a joy!
Have you ever come across one of Mark’s paintings, Tom, that hint at the subjects wearing jewelry? In the last one I shared, Tiwa, I thought that it appeared that “Peter”, on the right, may have been donning a ketoh or cuff, but thought that it could just as easily be the cuff of his long sleeve shirt. 
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Thanks Tom! 
I should have ran back through Mark’s work before making my previous comment. I really like this one. 
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I’m going to add this painting from the Eiteljorg’s art gallery. I see a turquoise ring, and I believe a silver cuff.
Dang it’s not wanting to add the photo, give me a moment…
My phone is being stupid. I had to screenshot my own photo, because the original wouldn’t add 
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Thank you for persisting, @Ziacat ! That’s a wonderful painting. Very endearing. And of course: turquoise 
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Awesome addition, @Ziacat!
Thanks to the nudge from @TAH, I’m adding this from the weavings thread.
Navajo, Yei Pictorial, ca. 1925
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Robert Whitehair Begay, Shades of Wisdom tufa cast bolo.
Bolo is 3-1/2” diameter and overall length of bolo is 48” lanyard. This piece won an honorable mention in 2023 at the Heard Museum Market. It has inlay in the shades, bandana, moon, shooting star and micro inlay on the necklace and on the bolo tips.
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What a remarkable example of design, silversmithing, and inlay, this is absolute, pure craftsmanship!
Thanks for sharing, Tom!
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Great minds and tastes, Zia , I recall this photo that Tom posted! Great addition!
Oops 
I completely forgot, because this thread has gotten so long. I’ll delete it.
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No need! Please don’t! That was a separate thread anyway.
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Picture from the July issue of 1976 Arizona Highways. This could go in two different threads - rugs and here 
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Zia, this photograph could be in multiple threads for multiple reasons. Thanks for adding it here! I enjoyed seeing it again.
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Gosh I love AZ Highways. Worth every penny.
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Weavings woven inside of a weaving, 
This is pretty awesome Zia!
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