Unusual Gift Ideas

Silver

Dee Nez Multi Stone Flower Earrings

by jody on Nov.27, 2009, under Earrings, Jewelry, Native American, Silver

 
Sterling silver & Turquoise,Lapis Lazuli, Spiny Oyster Shell & Oxblood Coral  1” diameter
A great holiday gift idea from Nectar. Beautiful Multi stone earrings by noted Navajo jeweler Dee Nez. Hand fabricated sterling silver set with turquoise, lapis lazuli, spiny oyster shell and Oxblood Coral. One of a kind. Signed by the artist.
Shop: Nectar
Price: $100.00
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Florentine Cross

by jody on Nov.24, 2009, under Cross, Jewelry, Pendant, Silver

Florentine Cross

 Byron Mckeown-Sedona, AZ

Sterling silver  2 3/8”x2 3/8” 

Florence, Italy
 
A great holiday gift idea from Isadora. Florence, Italy was established in 59 BC by Julius Caesar as a settlement for his veteran soldiers. The name means” THe Flourishing.” Florence is considered to be the birth place of the Italian Renaissance and Florentine design. In the historic quarter of Santa Croce there is a the Basilica of the Holy Cross which dates from 1294. In one of the small cloisters there is a monument to Florence Nightingale who was born in and named for Florence. This cross was inspired by the magnificent high alter in the Basilica.   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: $100.00
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Vermeil and Chalcedony earrings

by jody on Nov.18, 2009, under Earrings, Gold, Jewelry, Silver

Vermeil and Chalcedony earrings

Philippa Roberts
Earrings Hand crafted matte gold vermeil and chalcedony.
A great holiday gift idea from Environmental Realists. E1835 – gold vermeil (gold overlaid on sterling silver) and chalcedony earrings.  Philippa Roberts, born into a jewelry making family, was drawn to working with metal and stones at an early age.  Her love of clean lines and soft colors comes from the nature around her.  This piece is a splendid representation of that love.  These chalcedony earrings are slightly swingy and make a subtle statement.   

Shop: Environmental Realists
Price: $145.00
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Christmas Cross

by jody on Nov.14, 2009, under Cross, Jewelry, Pendant, Silver

Christmas Cross

Deanne Mckeown-Sedona, AZ

Sterling silver 2 3/8”x2 3/8”

Contemporary France
A great holiday gift idea from Isadora. This cross is a festive design whose inspiration came from scrollwork on a beautiful iron gate at the Cathedral of St. Germaine de Pres in the sector of that name in Paris, France. It incorporates what appears to be a holly design with an unfolding lily. Deanne found it to be very elegant and expanded the single motif into a four-armed cross. Makes a great ornament. 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: $75.00

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Two Dogs Concho Belt

by jody on Nov.09, 2009, under Accessories, Clothing, Jewelry, Native American, Silver

 
Sterling Silver/ Turquoise/ Leather Buckle
3.5”x3” Leather Strap 52” length Navajo Concho Belt

A great holiday gift idea from Nectar. Exquisite Hand fabricated Concho Belt by Navajo jeweler Two Dogs. Hand stamped sterling silver set with cluster Ajax turquoise. One of a kind, signed by the artist.

Shop: Nectar
Price: $1500.00
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Pearl “Charm” Bracelet

by jody on Oct.31, 2009, under Bracelet, Charm, Jewelry, Silver

Pearl “Charm” Bracelet

Rebecca McNerney
7” Bracelet
White freshwater pearls drop like charms from hand cast sterling silver beads closing with a square toggle clasp.
A great holiday gift idea from Environmental Realists. Primarily self-taught, Rebecca focuses on the textural differences between the smooth pearls and the textured, oxidized metal.  Her designs are very simple and bring out the intrinsic beauty of the materials.  This white freshwater pearl bracelet is no exception.  Different patterns grace the sterling silver beads above each dangling pearl.  This design is available in different colored pearls, and in other lengths.

Shop: Environmental Realists
Price: $375.00
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Angeby Runic Cross

by jody on Oct.27, 2009, under Cross, Jewelry, Silver

Angeby Runic Cross

Deanne Mckeown-Sedona, AZ

Sterling silver  1 3/4”x3/4”

Sweden 1000 AD

A great holiday gift idea from Isadora. The foremost carver of ancient runes on stone was Asmund, who worked in Viking Sweden between 1025 and 1050 AD. His intricate carving on the Angeby stone reads:”" Ragnfrid had this stone erected in Memory of Bjorn, God and God’s Mother rest his soul. He fell in Estland(England)” This runic stone is found in the Uppland region of central Sweden.   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: $45.00

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Squash Blossom Necklace

by jody on Oct.22, 2009, under Jewelry, Native American, Necklace, Silver

 
Alice Lister 
Hand Fabricated Sterling Silver & Orange Spiny Oyster Shell
21” long Naja 2.75 Diameter
A great holiday gift idea from Nectar. Stunning Squash Blossom Necklace by noted Navajo Jeweler Alice Lister. Hand fabricated sterling silver & Orange Spiny Oyster Shell. Signed by the artist
Shop: Nectar
Price: $975.00
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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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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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