Unusual Gift Ideas

Silver

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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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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Charlie Favour/Bracelet

by jody on Sep.16, 2009, under Bracelet, Jewelry, Native American, Silver

 
6.5” Hand Stamped Sterling Silver , Turquoise, Spiny Oyster Shell & leather

A great holiday gift idea from Nectar. Exquisite Hand crafted bracelet by Arizona artist Charlie Favor. Inlaid Sterling silver set with turquoise and spiny oyster shell. Finished in soft Italian leather with sterling tips. Signed by the artist

Shop: Nectar
Price: $365.00
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St. Agatha/St. Agata of Catania

by jody on Sep.09, 2009, under Cross, Jewelry, Pendant, Silver

St. Agatha/St. Agata of Catania

Byron Mckeown-Sedona, AZ

Sterling silver 3”x3” 

Catania, Sicily, Italy
 A great holiday gift idea from Isadora. Historically, the city of Catania, Sicily has been reborn from the ashes of every eruption of the volcano Etna. Most believe that is because Saint Agata (Saint Agatha), their patron saint, watches over them. On the 4th and 5th of February, during the festival of Saint Agata her image rides through the city on her silver fercolo. THis cross was inspired by the beautiful crown she wears in that procession   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: $110.00

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Dee Nez Coral Earrings

by jody on Aug.30, 2009, under Earrings, Jewelry, Native American, Silver

 
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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1830 Pardon Cross

by jody on Aug.27, 2009, under Charm, Cross, Jewelry, Pendant, Silver

 

1830 Pardon Cross

Deanne Mckeown-Sedona, AZ

Sterling silver 1 1/4”x 7/8”

Italy
A great holiday gift idea from Isadora. This cross is an indulgence an approved pardon of the living, and souls in Purgatory. In this instance, the Virgin Mary is invoked to pray for the sinner. The word indulgence originally meant kindness or favor. In this instance an indulgence is given to remit the temporal punishment of a sin that has been forgiven. 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: $35.00

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Kimle Shield Earrings

by jody on Aug.22, 2009, under Earrings, Gold, Jewelry, Silver

Patricia Kimle Shield Earrings 

1.1″x1.8″

A great holiday gift idea from Environmental Realists. Patricia works with precious metal clay, which enables her to cast very intricate detail onto silver.  These both have a multi-patterned face accented with 22k gold vermeil and cultured pearls.  They are slightly oxidized to provide contrast between the high and low points of the design.  These are great statement pieces for more casual wear.
 
 

 

Shop: Environmental Realists
Price: $55.00

 

 

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Soldier’s Rosary or Decade Ring

by jody on Aug.17, 2009, under Cross, Jewelry, Pendant, Ring, Silver

Soldier’s Rosary or Decade Ring

Deanne Mckeown-Sedona, AZ

Sterling silver 2”x1”

England

A great holiday gift idea from Isadora. The decade ring has ten knobs and was intended to be used as a rosary. An”Ave” was said for each of the knobs and an “Our Father” for the bezel( center of the ring). They were often used during periods of Catholic persecution, and are also know as the soldiers rosaries because they were often taken into battle, most notably during WWI. 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: $70.00

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