• A turquoise and coral inlay bolo tie featuring the motif of a blue jay bird, handmade by Zuni artists Dennis and Nancy Edaakie.
  • A turquoise and coral inlay bolo tie featuring the motif of a blue jay bird, handmade by Zuni artists Dennis and Nancy Edaakie.
  • A turquoise and coral inlay bolo tie featuring the motif of a blue jay bird, handmade by Zuni artists Dennis and Nancy Edaakie.
  • A turquoise and coral inlay bolo tie featuring the motif of a blue jay bird, handmade by Zuni artists Dennis and Nancy Edaakie.
  • A turquoise and coral inlay bolo tie featuring the motif of a blue jay bird, handmade by Zuni artists Dennis and Nancy Edaakie.
  • A turquoise and coral inlay bolo tie featuring the motif of a blue jay bird, handmade by Zuni artists Dennis and Nancy Edaakie.
  • A turquoise and coral inlay bolo tie featuring the motif of a blue jay bird, handmade by Zuni artists Dennis and Nancy Edaakie.
  • A turquoise and coral inlay bolo tie featuring the motif of a blue jay bird, handmade by Zuni artists Dennis and Nancy Edaakie.
  • A turquoise and coral inlay bolo tie featuring the motif of a blue jay bird, handmade by Zuni artists Dennis and Nancy Edaakie.
  • A turquoise and coral inlay bolo tie featuring the motif of a blue jay bird, handmade by Zuni artists Dennis and Nancy Edaakie.
  • A turquoise and coral inlay bolo tie featuring the motif of a blue jay bird, handmade by Zuni artists Dennis and Nancy Edaakie.
  • A turquoise and coral inlay bolo tie featuring the motif of a blue jay bird, handmade by Zuni artists Dennis and Nancy Edaakie.
  • A turquoise and coral inlay bolo tie featuring the motif of a blue jay bird, handmade by Zuni artists Dennis and Nancy Edaakie.
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"Dennis & Nancy Edaakie" Steller's Jay Inlay Bolo Tie | Sterling Silver | Vintage c.1970's

"Dennis & Nancy Edaakie" Steller's Jay Inlay Bolo Tie | Sterling Silver | Vintage c.1970's

$1,327.50 USD
$1,327.50 USD
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A Bit About The Piece:

Turquoise and coral bolo tie featuring a blue jay bird inlaid by renowned Zuni artist duo.

Details, details...

The Stones: Turquoise, Coral, Abalone Shell, Mother of Pearl, and Jet

  • 37 pieces of polished turquoise (bird and outer frame)
  • 36 pieces of polished coral triangles (border and plant bud)
  • 11 pieces of marquise shaped polished abalone shell (leaves)
  • 9 pieces of polished mother of pearl (bird)
  • 3 pieces of polished jet (bird's beak and neck)
  • bird height, from tail to head feather: 40.85mm (~1.6")
  • likely turquoise origin: Sleeping Beauty Mine, Arizona

    The Piece: Handmade Stone Inlay Bolo Tie

    • .925 sterling silver, solid (bolo and rope caps)
    • steel clip fittings
    • plastic rope- has bending, but can be straightened in time
    • rope length: 35 inches
    • bolo dimensions: 69.6mm (~2.75") x 61.62mm (2.4") x 1.64"
    • signed "DENNIS NANCY EDAAKIE" by Zuni husband and wife jewelry duo, Dennis and Nancy Edaakie, circa 1970's
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    About Turquoise

    What once was regarded a common byproduct of copper mining is now realized to be a rather scarce gem. Typically found in or near copper mines around the world, turquoise from each locality differs in color, quality, character, and rarity. Certain mines are known for producing highly valuable material in very limited quantity. Inclusions of other copper-bearing minerals such as azurite, malachite, and chrysocolla are not uncommon.

    Turquoise ranks 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale of hardness. Because this is often not suitable for everyday wear, most turquoise on the market is hardened (or "stabilized") with electricity and/or polymer. Stabilization is viewed as an accepted, regular practice in the lapidary industry and is not to be confused with "dying" material. Dyed (or artificially colored) material is not viewed as favorably among dealers and collectors.  It is very important to be careful when cleaning your turquoise jewelry. Turquoise is a porous stone that can absorb any harsh chemical used. Avoid putting your turquoise jewelry in chemical jewelry cleaners, and be sure to focus only on cleaning the metal around your stone.

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    Item: "Dennis & Nancy Edaakie" Steller's Jay Inlay Bolo Tie | Sterling Silver | Vintage c.1970's