Native American, Southwestern United States, Navajo & Zuni, ca. early 20th to 21st century CE. A collection of high-quality silver, turquoise stone, enamel, and coral; 2 cuff bracelets, a pin brooch, 2 rings, and a matched set of earrings. The largest cuff is likely from the early part of the 20th century, with an ovoid setting, turquoise stone, and scrolling wire embellishments. The other cuff is a solid silver band with a coral piece projecting from the side in a smooth lip bezel. The 2 rings both feature turquoise: one with a classic rope twist border and feather motif, the other ring with a domed face and stone flecks. The brooch has flower shaped settings with turquoise cabochons. The sterling silver earrings are in the form of the dancing and flute playing Kokopelli spirit. See the extended description below for additional sizes. Size of earrings: 1.25" L x 0.5" W (3.2 cm x 1.3 cm); silver quality: 85% to 94%; total weight: 99.4 grams

Turquoise cuff face: 1.8" L x 1" W (4.6 cm x 2.5 cm); band: 2.5" Diameter (6.4 cm); gap opening: 1"W (2.5 cm)

Coral cuff face: 1.1" L x 0.5" W (2.8 cm x 1.3 cm); band: 2.6" Diameter (6.6 cm); gap opening: 1.25" W (3.2 cm)

Brooch: 2" L x 0.5" W (5.1 cm x 1.3 cm)

Ring w/ feather face: 1" L x 0.65" W (2.5 cm x 1.7 cm); band opening: 0.75" Diameter (1.9 cm); US ring size: 6.25

Ring w/ turquoise fleck face: 0.75" L x 0.6" W (1.9 cm x 1.5 cm); band opening: 0.75" L (1.9 cm); US ring size: 6

Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010

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Brooch pin has an enamel replacement in one inlay, pin articulates smoothly, fark patina / toning. Coral cuff bracelet has an abrasion and green oxidation on bezel, and black patina throughout. Large cuff turquoise has abrasion in center and natural black striations. Earrings are intact and good condition. Black patina across silver. Rings are both good condition, black patina and toning on both. All pieces are wearable.