Description
This handcrafted sterling silver concho necklace and earring set created by Navajo silversmith Harold Joe features beautiful turquoise beads at the center of every concho.Use of traditional repousse and hand-stamping techniques gives this set a vintage look and feel. Joe is known for his detailed repousse and hand-stamped jewelry pieces inspired by traditional Navajo designs. This breathtaking set is an heirloom piece that will elevate your Native American jewelry collection.
Details
- Earrings handcrafted by Harold Joe (Navajo)
- Sterling silver
- Blue turquoise
- Repoussé and hand-stamped
- Shepherd’s hook ear wires
- Earrings measure 1-5/8" diameter
- Hook and eye closure
- Necklace is adjustable from 32” to 35” long with extender x 1/2” wide
- Conchos measure from 1-1/4" D to 2-1/4" D
- Comes with a signed Certificate of Authenticity
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About the Artist
Harold Joe is a silversmith from New Mexico, known for his finely crafted repoussé and hand-stamped pieces. Joe works with high-quality stones, and has been known to stamp his work with H. Joe or HJ.
Collector's Guide
Jewelry has been made and worn in the Southwest since prehistoric times. For thousands of years Native Southwestern people made mosaic inlay and beads of turquoise, shell, bone, or stone. Metal arrived with the Spanish. Native Americans acquired metal ornaments through trade, but it was not until the middle of the 19th century that Navajo and Zuni artisans learned the craft from Mexican blacksmiths and silversmiths. Their early silver jewelry creations were plain, with simple engraved, stamped, or punched designs. Turquoise was first used in silver around 1880.
By the turn of the 20th century, silversmithing was widespread across the Southwest, and Native artists were making more sophisticated pieces like concho belts, and squash blossom and naja necklaces. The Navajo soon became known for their use of silver, emphasizing silver-heavy designs with only a few gemstones, while the Zuni focused on stone work, featuring finely cut clusters of gems in complex patterns. The Hopi and Pueblo tribes also developed distinctive jewelry styles in the early 1900s. Today, silver jewelry is an iconic image of the Southwest.
Read our Native American Jewelry Collector's Guide.Our Guarantee of Authenticity
At the Indian Pueblo Store we guarantee that your purchase is an original and authentic work handcrafted by Native American artists as defined by the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990. We ask our artists to complete an extensive certification process, providing a CIB (Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood) card and other documentation of their Native American heritage. Our team of experts carefully inspects every product to guarantee it is handcrafted using traditional, sustainable processes and natural materials of only the highest quality. We record the place and date of each purchase and pride ourselves in paying a fair price that allows artists to make a living practicing their craft. At a time when many commercially-made products are being sold as handcrafted Native American art, our in-depth purchase process allows us to guarantee the authenticity of every unique piece of fine art we offer. For more than 35 years, we have made it a priority to visit artists in their studio or home to purchase their latest handcrafted pieces and learn about their work. We have developed lasting relationships with artists, as well as dealers and collectors, and we take pride in being a trusted destination for fine Native American art.