I'll agree; the 2 links are each a little weird...an' when compared to each other even more so...lotsa questions there. However I think the Navajo...
WOW! Welcome, Syboni! I think you've really hit the ground running! That is a magnificent piece of art, an' I agree that it's probably gold....
This, from Wikipedia: Yei bichei (Yébîchai), or "maternal grandfather of the yei", is another name of Talking God who often speaks on behalf of...
Look ye here..."...each concho containing four...hand carved Yei Bi Chei figures." Both sites say Navajo, an suggest early work. I'll check out...
Thanks...do they appear at all familiar to you, AJ? I can't imagine these were made very far from available turquoise...so SW U.S., or how about...
There are 9 with copper-strap belt-loops, an' a matching buckle. Each are 3" long, 2 5/8" wide; their weight varies slightly between 1.6 an' 1.8...
Whooeee! I'm gonna Zoom outta here!
How large...an' what's the back look like?
Samurai...wallet?? Gimme a break, komo!
The first three pics are with overcast available light; the fourth is with flash. 7 1/2" full length, 32.1 grams. The settings for the large oval...
Sweet Score...Thanks for sharing!
The stone is nearly square, with gently rounded sides; it's ~3/8" at the girdle, an ~1/4" deep, an' all facets are roughly square; quilted? Under...
Thank you! As closely as I can measure, the diameter is very near ten inches...but given your comment about windage requirements, it's worth...
The pic of the ring-clasp on your fingertip is the kind of close-up I strive in vain to achieve, Lucille...Bravo!
They are lovely...an' will make a fine gift, no matter what you create with them. Please show us the finished piece!
I have no gemstone knowledge...so I have to ask how, from the pics above, can lab-made alexandrite be differentiated from natural? Thanks!
Spot-On, Bronwen!
A marriage? Shocking! Who would do such a thing?
I dunno...that 'cooling tower' shaped shade sure looks '60s to me, not to even mention the baked Mac 'n' Cheese hue of it.
Strikingly attractive, Komo...Nice pic, too!
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