{"title":"Rare Finds","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"5rquewnhoey5l1e1ytc9asflfg2kg1","title":"Ernest Roy Begay Sugilite Sterling Squash Blossom Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare and exceptional find, this Sugilite Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace by Ernest Roy Begay showcases the artist’s extraordinary craftsmanship and attention to detail. Featuring rich Sugilite stones, handmade sterling silver construction, and traditional, handmade Navajo pearls, the necklace is hallmarked ERB and presented in a velvet-lined box. A remarkable statement piece with a retail price of $39,000.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ernest Roy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52342816113003,"sku":"SQ9237446","price":25000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/1842\/2635\/files\/COJO-ERB-SUG_STRLSQSHBLSM_NECKLACE-FRONT.jpg?v=1790024506"},{"product_id":"x02pdo2utfvdh6vqreiex4lmjx0tqq","title":"Leon Martinez Royston Turquoise \u0026 Italian Coral Cuff","description":"\u003cp\u003eNavajo handmade cuff using Turquoise and Italian coral to create an incredible contrasting piece. Using what is considered his signature vintage revival style, Leon Martinez brings us this rare find using 39 Italian coral ovals framing the Royston Turquoise centerpiece. Hallmarked by the artist himself, this cuff is a rich interpretation of Southwestern style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leon Martinez","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52342816407915,"sku":"SQ6420184","price":18000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/1842\/2635\/files\/COJO-LM_RYSTTQ-IC_CUFF-WRST.jpg?v=1790023124"},{"product_id":"old-pawn-2-stone-turquoise-cuff-quite-unusual","title":"Rare Find • Old Pawn Two Stone Turquoise Cuff","description":"\u003cp\u003eUncovered in Santa Fe, New Mexico, we find this beautiful two stone turquoise cuff made of sterling silver. No Hallmark located on the cuff, but a simple beauty that’ll complement any piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ColoradoJo LLC. All Rights Reserved","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52411754578283,"sku":null,"price":895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/1842\/2635\/files\/COJO-OLPAWN-2STNE_TURQ_CUFF.heic?v=1790008874"},{"product_id":"rare-find-kirk-smith-turquoise-concho-belt","title":"Kirk Smith Turquoise Concho Belt","description":"\u003cp\u003eCollector Concho Belt by Kirk Smith 1957–2012. A rare and investment-worthy piece from one of the most celebrated Navajo silversmiths of his generation. Made in the USA, this stunning Concho belt features a sterling silver frame buckle set on rich brown leather, with alternating oval Conchos and delicate butterfly spacer Conchos throughout. Each piece is set with smooth, vivid green and blue turquoise — the kind of stone selection Kirk Smith was renowned for. Bold, traditional, and undeniably collectible.\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKirk Smith came from a distinguished family of Navajo silversmiths. He first learned the craft as a young boy in the 1960s, working alongside his grandfather in the family workshop. By 1980, he had committed fully to his art, deepening his practice under the mentorship of his brother-in-law, the acclaimed artist Harry Morgan (ColoradoJo currently has a Concho belt by HM)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOver the decades, Kirk’s work earned numerous awards and a reputation for investment-grade quality. His style stayed true to the bold, heavy silverwork traditions of the Navajo people — elevated always by his insistence on using only the finest stones and materials. His pieces are held by serious collectors and are only growing in significance.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kirk Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53651816612203,"sku":null,"price":11500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/1842\/2635\/files\/COJO-KS-CONCHO_BELT.jpg?v=1789748152"},{"product_id":"taxco-armadillo-belt-nevklace","title":"Vintage Taxco Sterling Armadillo Belt or Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vintage Taxco sterling silver Armadillo belt (or necklace) is a true collector’s piece. A celebrated design that emerged from the Mexican Silver Renaissance, this full-length belt is a highly sought-after creation by legendary designer Valentin Vidaurreta and hand-crafted by Manuel Altamirano, senior silversmith at Hector Aguilar’s Taller Borda.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Armadillo design signifies dozens of hand-domed, overlapping sterling ovals linked together in fluid movement, like an Armadillo, each catching light differently. A rare find, this piece is stamped M. Altamirano, 925, Taxco Mexico. Circa 1940s.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manuel Altamirano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53652615004523,"sku":null,"price":3200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/1842\/2635\/files\/COJO-TAXCO-STRL_ARMADILLO-BLT-NCKLCE.jpg?v=1789747595"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/1842\/2635\/collections\/COJO-LM_RYSTTQ-IC_CUFF-WRST.jpg?v=1792792426","url":"https:\/\/www.coloradojo.com\/collections\/rare-finds.oembed","provider":"ColoradoJo LLC. All Rights Reserved","version":"1.0","type":"link"}