Southwestern United States, likely Navajo and Zuni, ca. early to late 20th century CE; North America, Canada, Montreal, ca. early 20th century CE. A fine collection of 5 high quality sliver turquoise and coral jewelry: 2 bracelets, a pendant, and 2 necklaces. The belt shaped bracelet is made by the Canadian company Birks & Mayors, today known as Birks Group, while the rest are Southwestern United States with characteristic styles of Zuni and Navajo artisans. See extended description below for more information and sizes of each piece. Size (turquoise stone necklace): 27.75" L (70.5 cm); (stones): 1" Diameter (2.5 cm); silver quality: 92.74%; weight: 208.1 grams.

The first necklace is comprised of a hook clasp and spherical silver beads that split into a double strand with silver separators inlaid with petit point turquoise and a central Naja pendant. The other necklace is strung with large polished turquoise nuggets, silver spacer beads, and a hook clasp. The cruciform pendant has an integral suspension loop and turquoise cabochon within a smooth lip bezel and rope twist silver work. The thick cuff bracelet is engraved with linear shapes and inlaid with coral and turquoise flakes and stamped "NAKA" for an unknown artist. The other bracelet is a unique belt form with an incised band and a hinged buckle shaped closure, the interior is stamped sterling with "BIRKS," a Canadian jeweler.

(Inlaid stone bracelet): 2.5" Diameter x 1.375" W (6.4 cm x 3.5 cm); (gap opening): 1.375" W (3.5 cm); silver quality: 94%; weight: 58.1 grams

(Buckle bracelet): 2.6" Diameter x 1" W (6.6 cm x 2.5 cm); silver quality: 94%; weight: 19.5 grams

(Crucifix pendant): 4.125" L x 2.75" W (10.5 cm x 7 cm); silver quality: 94.9%; weight: 27.4 grams

(Silver beaded necklace): 18" L (45.7 cm); (naja pendant): 1.25" L x 1" W (3.2 cm x 2.5 cm); silver quality: 87.08%; weight: 38.9 grams.

Provenance: private San Francisco, California, USA collection, acquired 1970s to 2000s

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All pieces are wearable and excellent with expected signs of previous use. Buckle bracelet is excellent with minor toning and cleanable patina, sterling marks are legible. Inlaid bracelet has an old inventory label on interior and maker mark is legible. Surface nicks to inlaid stones and silver, and dark areas of patina. Crucifix pendant has a few nicks to stone and some pitting to verso on silver. Naja silver necklace is excellent with little to no signs of wear. The turquoise necklace has a heavy patina on silver beads and clasp. Some minor nicks and chips to stones.