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Zuni Inlay Pueblo Bracelet by Gilbert Calavaza
As always, we like to feature new and fun types of turquoise jewelry; and here’s on that I really like a lot. Â By Zuni artist Gilbert Calavaze, this is a pueblo style Zuni bracelet. Â This Zuni bracelet is item number … Continue reading
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Zuni Sunface Information (4 of 4)
A third basic form for the Zuni Sunface is an oblong or oval shape. The Sunface’s face remains center to the piece, but the outer design is created to give a wider setting. This is typically seen on bracelets and … Continue reading
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Zuni Sunface Information (3 of 4)
This is the third in a series of four articles concerning the Zuni Sunface; a very popular style of turquoise jewelry.  Beyond the center face, the overall Zuni Sunface design can take on several forms. The most common is the … Continue reading
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Zuni Sunface Information (2 of 4)
From a craftsmanship perspective, the Zuni Sunface is one of the pinnacles of Zuni inlay artistry; and is prized among those who appreciate turquoise jewelry.. It requires exacting cuts and an extremely high level of skill to appropriately create the … Continue reading
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Zuni Sunface Information (1 of 4)
For the next few posts, I’d like to share some information about the Zuni Sunface, its symbolism and importance to the Zuni people; and its importance to anyone that gets caught staring at its fine craftsmanship. The Sunface can be … Continue reading
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Stabilized versus Reconstituted Turquoise (2 of 2)
It is important to also understand what ‘stabilized’ turquoise is. Stabilized turquoise is turquoise that has been strengthened with an epoxy resin or other similar substance. The epoxy is infused into the pores of the turquoise stone. After this process, … Continue reading
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Stabilized versus Reconstituted Turquoise (1 of 2)
Turquoise used in turquoise jewelry is softer than other stones used in jewelry. Using Mohs scale of mineral and gem hardness, Turquoise is a 5-6 (out of 10). Mohs scale is based on a scale of 1-10, with 10 being … Continue reading
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Rainbow Kachina Dancer by K. Largo
For today, a video of a Rainbow Man kachina by K. Largo.  Kachinas such as this, along with all sorts of wonderful turquoise jewelry, can be found throughout the American Southwest.  This Rainbow Man kachina is SKU number: 220648 Did you … Continue reading
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How To Clean Turquoise Jewelry (5 of 5)
And for my final blog in this series, what happens if your turquoise jewelry has become tarnished beyond the help of Hagerty’s Silver Spray polish. Â This is typically the scenario if you have purchased a piece in an estate sale … Continue reading
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How To Clean Turquoise Jewelry (4 of 5)
The reverse side of most bolo ties will look similar to the one pictured here. Â The difficulty with cleaning bolo ties with silver spray is that the spray may not come off of the braided cords. Â Therefore, I choose to … Continue reading
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