Does anyone know this maker?

Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by Marko, Sep 17, 2026 at 12:47 PM.

  1. tagsale_notes

    tagsale_notes Member

    Marko, that link you found points the other way. Little Pinetree Trading Post is a Japanese shop that deals only in Native American jewelry, and the page you hit is a Navajo Fritson Toledo smokey Bisbee turquoise ring at 74,250 yen, about $477 at today's rate, marked SOLD OUT. A Chinese factory piece does not get catalogued under the silversmith's name at that money by a specialist dealer.

    So I pulled his name on its own to see what it is actually doing now. eBay sold, last 90 days, searching Fritson Toledo, three closed:

    Heavy Navajo sterling silver bracelet with repousse by FRITSON TOLEDO, sold 21 Jun 2026, $273.88, auction
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/398042283334

    BEAUTIFUL FRITSON TOLEDO Navajo sterling silver stampwork dangling earrings, sold 29 Jul 2026, $175.00, buy it now
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/336668734212

    Fritson Toledo Navajo Les Baker 14k yellow gold earrings, Morenci turquoise, sold 11 Aug 2026, $999.95, buy it now
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/287519025864

    The bracelet is the closest to yours, heavy sterling, repousse, his name on it, and it took $273.88 in a live auction with people bidding against each other. Sit that next to the $279.99 Fritzen Toledo cuff I linked earlier and the two spellings land in the same band of money, which is what you would expect if it is one body of work.

    Worn marks on their own do not tell you much either way, a piece from the 70s or 80s that got worn will have soft stamps. The style question is Any Jewelry's lane, I am only doing the money side. Three sales in 90 days is thin, so I would treat the $270ish as the freshest evidence and not a market.
     
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  2. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

  3. Marko

    Marko Well-Known Member

    Thanks all. An upscale jewelry store in one of our shore towns sell out their silver by a weight combination. $10 a gram for 10 grams or less, $5 a gram for more than 10 grams. I paid $85. I'm happy.
     
  4. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    That's Japanese.

    "Navajo Ring by Fritson Toledo – Natural Smoky Bisbee Turquoise
    This ring, crafted by veteran Navajo artist Fritson Toledo, features a natural Smoky Bisbee turquoise stone.
    "Smoky Bisbee" refers to Bisbee turquoise characterized by smoky, cloud-like matrix patterns; it is highly sought after but has become increasingly difficult to obtain in recent years.
    The ring itself is a beautiful piece, showcasing intricate detailing and precise hand-stamping."

    Debora
     
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  5. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

  6. Marko

    Marko Well-Known Member

  7. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Good idea. Do let us know what you find out.

    Debora
     
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