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German Trade Cross

by jody on Oct.20, 2009, under Cross, Jewelry, Silver

German Trade Cross

 Deanne Mckeown-Sedona, AZ

Sterling silver 1.75”x1.25”

Germany/ New World
A great holiday gift idea from Isadora. Silver crosses were among the gifts given to Indian converts during the European colonization of the Americas. They became a trade item with the fur companies; in 1792, one could obtain 2 small crosses for a single medium sized beaver pelt. These were usually Latin or double armed croses. This German replica of one of the more intricate designs.   This cross comes with a historical information card.
A collection of crosses created by Byron and Deanne McKeown, created from their historical research on crosses and rosaries worldwide. Cast in sterling silver, gold, vermeil, semi-precious and precious stones, these designs are exclusive to the McKeown Galleries. Cross Culture the book of the McKeown cross collection is available.
Shop: Isadora
Price: $48.00
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Platinum and Red Gold Pendant with Diamonds

by jody on Oct.17, 2009, under Diamond, Gold, Jewelry, Necklace, Pendant

Platinum and Red Gold Pendant with Diamonds by Bunz

A great holiday gift idea from Bunz. Platinum and red gold pendant designed by Bunz. The pendant is set with five diamonds. In search of new perspectives and new worlds in the jewelry industry, the German designer Georg Bunz has chosen a distinctly different way. This led to a new design and technical evolution with a number of patented creations and international copywrite for platinum, gold jewelry and watches.

Shop: Geoffrey Roth
Price: $1715.00
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Madeira Citrine and Diamond Pendant

by jody on Oct.14, 2009, under Diamond, Earrings, Gold, Jewelry, Pendant

Madeira Citrine and Diamond Pendant

Frank Reubel Designs
1.25” x  .50” Handcrafted 14k yellow and white gold,  Madeira Citrine and pave Diamond pendant.

A great holiday gift idea from Environmental Realists. This stunning pendant features a 3 carat Madeira Citrine in 14k yellow gold topped by 34 points of pave set Diamonds in 14k white gold.  Crafted by the ever innovative Frank Reubel Designs, this gorgeous drop adds pizazz to any woman’s wardrobe.

Shop: Environmental Realists
Price: $2400.00
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Aeolian Cross

by jody on Oct.10, 2009, under Cross, Jewelry, Silver

Aeolian Cross

Deanne Mckeown-Sedona, AZ

Sterling silver 1″x 7/8″

Panarea Italy

A great holiday gift idea from Isadora. The Aeolian Isles are a chain of tiny islands that lie off the northwest corner of Sicily. This cross was designed in silver from a large bronze found on the island of Panarea. This tiny gem- no automobiles, gorgeous scenery, and wonderful friendly people has been a favorite destination since Roman times.   This cross comes with a historical information card.

A collection of crosses created by Byron and Deanne McKeown, created from their historical research on crosses and rosaries worldwide. Cast in sterling silver, gold, vermeil, semi-precious and precious stones, these designs are exclusive to the McKeown Galleries.

Shop: Isadora
Price: $30.00
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Arizona Sunrise

by jody on Oct.09, 2009, under Jewelry, Necklace, Silver

Arizona Sunrise

Sedona Artist Patti Polk
22 inches

A great holiday gift idea from Verdigris Gallery. Necklace made of fine silver, rose quartz, opal, turquoise, carnelian, agate, lapis, pink opal chips, ancient pottery shard.

Shop: Verdigris Gallery
Price: $595.00
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Dee Nez Coral Earrings

by jody on Oct.05, 2009, under Earrings, Jewelry, Native American, Silver

 
Dee Nez
Sterling silver, Oxblood Coral
15.” length

A great holiday gift idea from Nectar. Beautiful earrings by noted Navajo jeweler Dee Nez. Hand fabricated Sterling silver set with Oxblood Coral . One of a kind. Signed by the artist.

Shop: Nectar
Price: $195.00
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7′ Standing Petroglyph Steel Screen

by jody on Oct.04, 2009, under Fine Art, Native American, Sculpture, Southwestern Art

Standing Petroglyph Steel Screen

 

Doug Weigel
7′ tall x 15″ wide on 16″ diameter  base
Handcrafted Steel Sculpture with Standing Steel Petroglyph Screen-Sculpture.

A great holiday gift idea from La Fuente Gallery. Doug Weigel creates unique are pieces using Native American petroglyphs for his inspiration. Each piece is a composition that best displays the figures incorporated into the art.

Shop: La Fuente Gallery
Price: $2400.00
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Baby Blow Fish Porcelain Pin

by jody on Sep.29, 2009, under Jewelry, pin

Baby Blow Fish Porcelain Pin 

A great holiday gift idea from Geoffrey Roth. Cynthia Chuang and her husband Erh-Ping Tsai began their careers as painters and sculptors and evolved and perfected their work with porcelain and metals into a distinctive line of hand-made art jewelry. Their love of the natural world inspired them to create a line of fanciful creatures to wear or display which has won them many awards, and for which they have become particularly well known.

Shop: Geoffrey Roth
Price: $34.00
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Kimle Rectangle Earrings

by jody on Sep.26, 2009, under Earrings, Jewelry, Silver

Rectangle Earrings

Patricia Kimle
1 1/2″ x 1  1/4″

A great holiday  gift idea from Environmental Realists. Patricia works with precious metal clay, which enables her to cast very intricate detail onto sterling silver.   These pieces have a pattern of flowing ribbons over a dotty background, accented with cultured pearls.  A light patina colors the pendant and earrings while the high points stand out in silver.  This is a dynamic set worn together or a simpler look when broken up.

Shop: Environmental Realists
Price: $48.00
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Acanthus Cross

by jody on Sep.22, 2009, under Cross, Jewelry, Pendant, Silver

Acanthus Cross

Deanne Mckeown-Sedona, AZ

Sterling silver 1.75”x1.5”

Contemporary
A great holiday gift from Isadora. The graceful leaves of the Acanthus mollis, a Mediterranean plant, have long inspired artists in their designs for wood carvings, wallpaper, bas relief, ceramics, musical instruments, ect. Acanthus leaves are the motif for the Corinthian capitals that grace the columns of the Greek temples.   Cross Culture a book encompassing the McKeown cross collection is available. A collection of crosses created by Byron and Deanne McKeown, created from their historical research on crosses and rosaries worldwide. Cast in sterling silver, gold, vermeil, semi-precious and precious stones, these designs are exclusive to the McKeown Galleries.

Shop: Isadora
Price: $45.00

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