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American Indian Southwest Jewelry
Fred Harvey Jewelry Era: 1920's to 1950's
"What Fred Harvey was able to accomplish from 1920's through the 1950's was never done before and has not been done since."
Quote from Gerald Knowles in the book "Route 66 Chronicles". The Fred Harvey houses on the way west were notable establishments for rest and food. Herman Schweizer commissioned Navajo's to create new jewelry to sell at the Harvey House in Coolidge, Kansas.
They were to use authentic "pawn" designs. This was the start of the Harvey Houses selling Indian jewelry, pottery and rugs. In the 1920's the western Harvey houses offered "The Indian Detour Tours" to show the tourist the world of the Southwest Indians.
The Harvey House Indian Jewelry is a highly sought after collectable today. The earlier pieces are of coin silver and all hand done from the 20'sand 30's. Some of the 40's & 50's were marked Sterling and were from different shops & makers, like Silver Arrows, Maisels and Bell Trader,
still all hand wrought. This jewelry is recognized by certain symbols on the outside, like eagles ( or Thunderbirds), arrows, Whirling logs, horse ( looks like dogs), feathers, cactus and snakes.
Some has turquoise stones and some do not.
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Fred Harvey Jewelry Era: Sterling Old Bell Traders Bangle with a Turquoise Oval Stone
This is a split triple top band set with a oval Turquoise stone bangle. This bracelet is 2 1/2" in diameter. The stone is a
lighter bluish color with a darker greenish blue in the stone. Looking closely, I do see two tiny nicks in the stone, but hardly
noticeable. This bangle fits a 6 to 7 wrists. It measures 7 around and 1 1/8 opening and is 1" at the widest spot
( the turquoise oval stone). The endings or terminals have stamped sun rays.. There are also morning stars, for guidance and arrows
for protection, on each side. The bangle is probably circa late 20to early 40s. It has Sterling and the old Bell Traders mark
inside. (Which is the bell hanging from a post.) It is in great condition.
Order Number: # brFHot
Price: SOLD |
Fred Harvey Era: Turquoise Stone Indian Thunderbird Pin
This pin has a round turquoise stone in the middle of a stamped Thunderbird, which is the symbol for the Sacred Bearer of
Happiness. The Thunderbird is in the middle of an arrow symbolizing protection. This jewelry was made for the tourists going west
on the Atkinson, Topeka and the Santa Fe Railroad. This jewelry was sold in many of the Harvey Houses along the way, particularly
around the Grand Canyon. This pin measures 2 by 7/8 and has a safety clasp on the back. Some turquoise in the jewelry was real and
some not. Im not sure of this stone.
Order Number: # pFHtb
Price: $75.00 |
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Fred Harvey Era: Bell Traders Thunderbird Sterling Turquoise Ring
This ring is the thunderbird, which is the symbol for the Sacred Bearer of Happiness. He has a small round turquoise cabochon in
the middle. It is marked Sterling with the Old Bell Traders mark, the sign with a bell hanging from a post. It is a size 6 3/4. This
is in wonderful condition and truly a colors piece of History.
Order Number: # rFHeag
Price: $49.00 |
Old Fred Harvey Era: Silver Turquoise Oval Pin
This pin, I believe, is made of old hand hammered coin silver from the 1920s. It was probably sold at the many Harvey houses
across the country. It measures 2 wide and Ύ tall at the tallest point (The stone). The crossed arrows mean Friendship and the
other design is running water meaning Constant Life. The Turquoise is a greenish blue with slight brown matrix. This is in
wonderful condition.
Order Number: # pFHesi
Price: $105.00 |
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Fred Harvey Jewelry Era: Sterling Bracelet with a Turquoise Round Stone
This is split shank, vintage Sterling Turquoise stone bangle from the Fred Harvey Era. This bracelet is 2 1/8" in diameter. The
stone is banded or collet set and is a bluish green turquoise color with tiny lines of white & brown matrix (hardly noticeable).
This bangle fits a 5 to a 6wrist. It measures 6 around and 1 1/4 opening and is 3/4" at the widest spot. The endings or
terminals have the Hogan, (permanent home)marks. There are also snakes and mountain ranges on each side. The bangle is probably
circa late 20s & 30s. It has Sterling marked inside, but no other marks. It is in good condition, but does have a break in the back by the second shank. It could be soldered to be fixed, but it doesnt hurt the wear ability or the look!
Order Number: # brSnb
Price: $90.00 |
Nickel Silver Bell Traders 3 Shank South Western Bangle
This bracelet is 2 3/8" in diameter. It has no stones, but 3 shanks decorated with stampings of arrows and mountain ranges. This
bangle fits a 6 ½ or 7 wrist. It measures 7 around and 1 opening and is 1 1/2" at the widest spot of the 3 shanks. The endings
or terminals have stamped Thunderbirds, the Sacred Bearer of Happiness. The bangle is probably circa late 50s & 60s and has the
Bell Traders later stamp, of the bell only. It is in great condition.
Order Number: # brNSbell
Price: $40.00 |
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Fred Harvey Jewelry Era: Maisel Sterling Bracelet with a Turquoise Oval Stone
This is a split top band set with a oval Turquoise stone bracelet. This bracelet is 2 1/4" in diameter. The stone is set
sideways and a darker turquoise color with a few tiny blemishes and tiny lines of matrix. This bangle fits a 5 to a 5 3/4
wrist. It measures 5 1/8 around and 1 1/4 opening and is 7/8" at the widest spot. The endings or terminals have stamped arrows. There is also crossed
arrows, arrowhead and Medicine Man's eye on each side. The bangle is probably circa late 20s & 30s. It has the Maisel Sterling mark
inside. It is in great condition.
Order Number: # brFHSMa
Price: $145.00 |
Fred Harvey Jewelry Era: Sterling Bracelet with a Turquoise Oval Stone
This is a split 3 top band set with a oval Turquoise stone bracelet. This bracelet is 2 1/4" in diameter. The stone is
turquoise color with a few tiny blemishes and green brown matrix. This bangle fits a 5 7/8 to a 6 wrist. It measures
5 7/8 around and 1 opening and is 1/2" at the widest spot. The endings or terminals have a bird. There is also horse, saddle bags and coyote tracks on
each side. The bangle is probably circa late 30s & 40s. It has the Sterling mark inside with a doll-like symbol. I dont
know that mark yet.. It is in great condition.
Order Number: # brFHSct
Price: SOLD |
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Fred Harvey Jewelry Era: Bell Traders Sterling Bracelet with a Turquoise Stone
This is a split top band set with a Turquoise stone bracelet. This bracelet is 2 1/4" in diameter. The stone is
turquoise color with a few tiny blemishes and brown in the bottom corner. This bangle fits a 5 7/8 to a 6 wrist. It
measures 5 1/4 around and 1 3/8 opening and is 3/4" at the widest spot. The endings or terminals have a stamped sun design. There is also an arrow and
stamped designs on each side. The bangle is probably circa late 30s & 40s. It has the Bell Traders Sterling mark inside.
It is in great condition.
Order Number: # brFHB2s
Price: SOLD |
Copper Southwest Indian Design 4 Shank Bangle
This is a split 4 shank top band set Copper bangle bracelet. This bracelet is 2 1/2" in diameter. This bangle fits a 7 to 8
wrist. It measures 6 around (end to end) with 1 5/8 opening and is 1 1/2" at the widest spot, on top. The bangle is probably circa
late 50s & 60s. It has no inside markings, but is made of copper. It is weighs 25 grams. It is in great condition.
Order Number: # brFH4s
Price: $45.00 |
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Bell Traders Nickel Silver Bangle with a Thunderbird Turquoise Oval Stone
This is a split 3 top band set with a oval Turquoise stone bangle bracelet. This bracelet is 2 1/4" in diameter. The stone is turquoise color and a black matrix, which I believe to be fake. This bangle fits a 5 7/8 to a 7 wrist. It measures
6 around and 1 1/4 opening and is 1 1/2" at the widest spot. The endings or terminals have the Sacred Bearer of Happiness,
a thunderbird, as does the center piece. There are also arrows and mountain ranges on each side. The bangle is probably circa late
50s & 60s. It was probably for the tourists heading west on route 66! It has the Bell traders later mark. It is in great condition.
Order Number: # brBellns
Price: SOLD |
Fred Harvey Jewelry Era: Copper Stamped and Reposes Indian Bangle Bracelet
This bracelet has no stones, but is hand wrought and measures 3/8 at the wide. This bracelet is 2 1/4" in diameter. This bangle
fits a 5 3/4 to a 6 wrist. It measures 5 1/4 around and 1 1/2 opening The endings or terminals have a stamped flower buds
(looks like). There are also arrows with medicine mans eye in between (warding off evil sprits), snakes jaws(for strength) and
deer on each side. The middle has the Morning star a guidance symbol. The bangle is probably circa late 20s & 40s. It is in
great condition. It is marked Copper by Bell with the old Bell Traders stamp.
Order Number: # brcbell
Price: $75.00 |
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Fred Harvey Era Bell Traders Nickel Silver Cuff
This bracelet cuff has been worn and loved! It fits a 6 Ό wrist to a 6 ½. It is bent kind of funny, but it wears well. It has all the symbols
that were popular on the bracelets made by the Fred Harvey Co. in the 20s to 50s. It is not sterling, but nickel silver and has the circle stamp
of Bell Traders Co. Thunderbirds, arrows, morning stars, Hogan, mountain ranges and flower symbol are all incorporated. This is a great piece
from the past!
Order Number: # brFHpl
Price: $110.00 |
More Southwest Indian Jewelry some signed and some not!
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Navajo Sand Cast Silver and Turquoise Cuff Bracelet
This Cuff bracelet is hefty. It weighs 75 grams. The 3 turquoise stones are natural nuggets with pits and striations. They really are
neat! The cuff fits a 6 ½ to 6 Ύ wrist. The initials EK are on the inside. Presumably, Elmer Kee now called Anthony, according to the book
Hallmarks of the Southwest by Barton Wright. This is a great bracelet in Wonderful condition.
Order Number: # brEK3t
Price: $ 375.00 |
R L Zuni Type Petit Point Bracelet
This cuff bracelet fits a 6 to 6 1/4 wrist. It is marked R and I believe its a L, which could be Ray Lovato, Santo Domingo, who began
producing in 1978. It has a small medallion in turquoise petit point stones which measures 5/8 on top and 2 shanks coming down on both sides.
It is light weight. It is in great condition and looks terrific on the wrist.
Order Number: # brflow
Price: $ 45.00 |
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Navajo Large Turquoise 2 Shank Bracelet
This bracelet measures 2 Ό across. It is 6 around and has a 1 opening. The stone is 2 1/8 by 2. It is greenish
turquoise with a gold-ish brown matrix. The bracelet is silver and weighs. I was told the turquoise was from a mine in
Nevada, but Im no expert.
Order Number: # btBtS
Price: $385.00 |
Navajo 3 Oval Turquoise Stones Bracelet
This bracelet has 3 turquoise oval stones that are from the American Beauty Mine. The largest turquoise stone measures
1 3/8 by 7/8 and the other side stones measure 1 1/8 by 2/3. It is 6 3/4 around and has a 1 7/8 opening with 1 1/2
in width! The bracelet is silver and weighs. It is quite hefty and looks great when worn.
Order Number: # brNS3t
Price: $455.00 |
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Navajo Silver Inlayed Cuff Bangle
This Bangle is beautiful! It fits a 6 Ό wrist and is marked ML. According to Hallmarks of the south west by Wright, this is Marian Largo.
She is Navajo, from New Mexico, who started in 1977 to work in jewelry. The bracelet is fairly hefty weighing 1.2 oz. or 35 grams.
The inlay seems to be Mother of Pearl, turquoise, black onyx, red coral and something with a yellow shine. Its made very well and it is in
super condition!
Order Number: # brMLt
Price $ 150.00 |