{"product_id":"gene-and-martha-jackson-navajo-bracelet-with-large-turquoise-stone-and-carved-detailing-sp51","title":"Gene and Martha Jackson, Navajo Bracelet with Large Turquoise Stone and Carved Detailing   (SP51)","description":"\u003cp\u003eGorgeous carved sterling silver bracelet with a turquoise stone by renowned Navajo artists Gene and Martha Jackson.  This heavy, rounded bracelet features a large bezel-set turquoise stone in a shadowbox setting.  The carved design highlights the stone and continues around to the inside of the bracelet as well.  A beautiful must-have for Native jewelry collectors! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDETAILS\u003cbr\u003eArtist: Gene and Martha Jackson, Navajo\u003cbr\u003eSize: 5 1\/2\" inside wrist + 1 1\/4\" gap\u003cbr\u003eCenter Stone: 1 1\/4\" long x 7\/8\" wide\u003cbr\u003eBracelet width: 1 3\/8\" tapers to 1\"\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 77.1 grams\/2.72 oz\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: Turquoise and Sterling Silver\u003cbr\u003eCondition: vintage, from a private collection- excellent condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSP51\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartha and Gene Jackson were Navajo silversmiths from Chinle, Arizona. A husband and wife team, they created impeccable handcrafted sterling silver jewelry for several decades. They were featured in many Native American jewelry books and won numerous awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGene (1932-2021) learned his skills at an early age from carefully observing his father, who was a silversmith working in old traditional styles. After serving in the U.S. Army in the Korean War, Gene refined his abilities by attending a class at the Navajo Community College. Here, he was taught by the famous Navajo silversmith, Kenneth Begay. Martha (1933-2019) learned silversmithing from Gene in the 1960s, which began a long career of collaborating with her husband in jewelry. Martha also earned a master’s degree at the University of Arizona and taught linguistics and literature at Diné College. They stamped their work with their last name \"JACKSON,” sometimes also with a hogan symbol. Their son, Tommy Jackson, is an award-winning silversmith as well.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Sundance Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47821983219817,"sku":"SP51","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0242\/5605\/3353\/files\/IMG_3101_e4e49e1e-249e-4f86-b062-81ded3bb71e7.jpg?v=1784735114","url":"https:\/\/thesundancegallery.com\/products\/gene-and-martha-jackson-navajo-bracelet-with-large-turquoise-stone-and-carved-detailing-sp51","provider":"The Sundance Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}