SAN FRANCISCO, CA.- On Sunday, July 30, 2017, Turner Auctions + Appraisals is pleased to present over 200 lots of Southwest jewelry and sculpture – Part 4 of the private collection from the vault of a major Southern California dealer/collector. Jewelry offerings – many old pawn items handcrafted of heavy, solid sterling or coin silver and embellished with gem-quality turquoise or coral stones, hardstone or coins – feature works from the Navajo and Zuni. The majority were crafted by talented artists; many include maker’s marks.

Among the exceptional range of items are cuff, Mexican silver and other bracelets; squash blossom and heishi necklaces and sets; concho belts; belt buckles; watch cuffs and watch bands; Western belt buckles; men's and ladies' rings; decorative silver items; match boxes; jewelry items including earrings, pendants, pins, barrettes and other hair ornaments; naja (pendants); bolo ties; ketohs; hat bands; and several jeweler's groups of miscellaneous turquoise in varying shapes and sizes.

This sale presents some of the premier pieces of the entire five-part collection, which was carefully amassed over 30+ years with the goal of acquiring the finest examples of handwork available. Among the highlights are a massive turquoise cuff bracelet (5-1/2 inches long); sterling silver kachina sculptures; richly adorned concho belts; and exceptional squash blossom necklaces.

Turner Auctions + Appraisals begins its online sale Sunday, July 30 at 10:30 am PDT; sale items can be previewed online until the sale starts. The online auction is featured live on Invaluable and LiveAuctioneers. Turner Auctions + Appraisals also recently launched its own mobile site for viewing and bidding. Bidders can download the app from the App Store or Google Apps ("Turner Auctions"), or see the site at https://auctions.turnerauctionsonline.com/. All bidding platforms are easily accessed through ‘Upcoming Auctions’ at the company’s website: www.turnerauctionsonline.com/upcomingauctions/.

Highlights of this sale include (please visit catalog for lot details; see below for more about the jewelry collector and collection):

LOT 58: ZUNI CUFF BRACELETS. Two Old Pawn Southwest inlay and silver Zuni cuff bracelets. The larger example is approximately 1-1/2 inches wide. Approximate size: 6-1/2 inches, including the additional 1" wrist gap. Approximate total weight: 159 g. Both with maker's marks. Estimate: $400-600.

LOT 2: NAVAJO SILVER KACHINA SCULPTURE. Navajo silver eagle dancer. Maker's mark: “RL.” Approximate size: 6-1/4 inches in height. Total weight: 194 g. Estimate: $700-900.

LOT 160: SOUTHWEST NATIVE AMERICAN JEWELRY ITEMS. Old Pawn Native American hair ornaments, consisting of a miscellaneous grouping of six silver items. Four marked sterling. Approximate size: 4 inches in length (largest example). Approximate total weight: 114 g. Estimate: $200-400.

LOT 77: ZUNI 14K GOLD WATCH CUFF. An Old Pawn Southwest Zuni Turquoise and 14K gold watch band. Note: Watch not working. Approximate size: 7 inches long. Estimate: $500-700.

LOT 178: SOUTHWEST NAVAJO JEWELRY SET. An 8-piece sterling silver and turquoise Old Pawn Navajo jewelry set by Vernon Begay. Consisting of a squash blossom necklace, pair of matching cuff bracelets, pair of matching rings, pair of matching earrings and a matching brooch. All stamped sterling and with the maker's mark, "VB." Necklace size: 19 inches approximate; pendant/naja size: 3-7/8 x 3-1/2 inches approximate (largest example). Total weight: 487 g approximate. Estimate: $2,0003,000.

LOT 91: ZUNI STERLING BELT BUCKLES. Two Old Pawn handmade inlay sterling silver Zuni belt buckles. Approximate size of larger example: 3 inches in width. Approximate total weight: 104 g. Marked sterling with maker's marks "F. L. Natachu" and "R & L Vacit." Estimate: $500-700.

LOT 66: SOUTHWEST NATIVE AMERICAN CUFF BRACELET. An Old Pawn Southwest coral silver Native American coin (1921) cuff bracelet, approximately 2-1/4 inches wide. Approximate size: 6-1/2 inches, including the additional 1" wrist gap. Approximate total weight: 99 g. With maker's mark, "W. Wauncka." Estimate: $200-400.

LOT 105: A NAVAJO CONCHO BELT. Southwest Old Pawn concho silver and turquoise belt. Approximate belt size: 52". Approximate concho/disk size: 3". Estimate: $2,000-3,000.

LOT 5: SOUTHWEST NATIVE AMERICAN CUFF BRACELET. A massive, Old Pawn Southwest turquoise and coral sterling silver Native American cuff bracelet. Approximately 5 -1/2 inches long. Approximate size: 5-1/2 inches, including the additional 1" wrist gap. Approximate total weight: 360 g. Marked sterling. Estimate: $500-700.