Turquoise/Native American jewelry

[ingineer]

Some new finds, one through TFL

Richard

 

[Gobble]

out of interest, of the people here that live in places like Arizona where the jewellery comes from, do you find that the ebay prices are reasonable on the whole (i know they vary) or do you laugh at what people are paying for native american jewellery? also some of the online shops seem to be a massive ripoff, sometimes i see the same item for two to three times the price in one store compared to another.

 

[John Galt]

This eBay seller has a couple of squash blossom necklaces that I found particularly attractive. I find many to be too bulky/heavy for my taste. I wish I could afford either of them...

seller:mtsiskiyouharbor

 

[John Galt]

Some vintage sterling & turquoise bolos I just purchased. Any help identifying the artists and or eras would be greatly appreciated.

What you think of the piece & asking price...

1. No discernible makers mark, but a Fiesta sticker.

$98.00

 

[John Galt]

2. Can't make out the artist:

Looks like "Tim Cueto"?

This was marked as turquoise, but looks like Black Onyx.

$80.00

 

[John Galt]

Turquoise. Looks like"Bonanza" marked on the back. Can't make out the other mark.

$98

 

[John Galt]

Same mark on back as the last.

$98

 

[John Galt]

Tim ???, same as above.


$75

These are all on real quality leather laces. All real sterling & stones.

 

[dh66]

Some nice pieces John Galt.
That mariposa one is very impressive. It looks huge.

 

[alanfgag]

out of interest, of the people here that live in places like Arizona where the jewellery comes from, do you find that the ebay prices are reasonable on the whole (i know they vary) or do you laugh at what people are paying for native american jewellery? also some of the online shops seem to be a massive ripoff, sometimes i see the same item for two to three times the price in one store compared to another.

There is a very large pool of Native jewelry on eBay - modern, tourist era, important collectable pieces. Some will be bargains and some can go high if two or more bidders are anxious to own it. As with most things, experience and a good eye are necessary to find good value.

The historic and collectable pieces that come up for sale on eBay can run large numbers, but many of the bidders are collectors and resellers - the same pieces will then come up for sale on their online stores at higher prices by a factor of 2 or 3. There are some very knowledgable sellers on eBay. Their auctions are watched carefully and receive active bidding.

 

[alanfgag]

JG, I can't make out the stamps in your photos. The Barton Wright book is one of the recognized sources for identifying maker hallmarks. There are a couple of web based resources too.

 

[John Galt]

JG, I can't make out the stamps in your photos. The Barton Wright book is one of the recognized sources for identifying maker hallmarks. There are a couple of web based resources too.

Thanks Alan, I kind of happened on these. I don't know much, but I knew I liked them. I guess now I am a collector, and I had better get the book, and a jeweler's glass.

 

[Gobble]

There is a very large pool of Native jewelry on eBay - modern, tourist era, important collectable pieces. Some will be bargains and some can go high if two or more bidders are anxious to own it. As with most things, experience and a good eye are necessary to find good value.

The historic and collectable pieces that come up for sale on eBay can run large numbers, but many of the bidders are collectors and resellers - the same pieces will then come up for sale on their online stores at higher prices by a factor of 2 or 3. There are some very knowledgable sellers on eBay. Their auctions are watched carefully and receive active bidding.

thanks for the insight

 

[John Galt]

Some nice pieces John Galt.
That mariposa one is very impressive. It looks huge.

Thanks. It is rather large, and I think it is very well done.

 

[alanfgag]

mixed media

turquoise, silver, leather and linen.

 

[dh66]

Very nice Alan.

 

[Landman]

Beautiful buckle set Alan.

 

[DesertDan]

Yes turquoise jewlery is very common out here and I have been surprised by the prices of many of the pieces I have seen on ebay and other sites. I have also noticed that the local prices have risen considerably over the years. I think that may be because of the "e-bay effect" as well as the collector interest that has grown for pieces made by the various famous craftsmen.

Of course this is only supposition on my part, I am niether a jewler nor a collector, so my conclusions may be totally off base.

 

[Gobble]

thanks for your perspective Dan. It seems like many things vintage the Japanese have a mortgage on some of the artists.

 

[Michaelshane]

Lone Mountain turquoise.