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Bridal Tiara, Rare Vintage Native American Handcrafted in Sterling

$1,295
£979.04
€1,172.72
CA$1,842.94
A$1,883.46
CHF 1,075.53
MX$24,508.08
NOK 12,289.06
SEK 12,808.70
DKK 8,765.89

About the Item

This is an exceptionally rare Native American sterling silver tiara—an object almost never encountered on the market today, and one that occupies a fascinating space between ceremonial adornment and personal ornament. The piece is beautifully hand-wrought, with classic stamped and chased detailing along the band and a balanced placement of stones that speaks to the silversmith’s eye. At the center is a natural branch coral cabochon, flanked on either side by turquoise nuggets in their original hand-cut bezels. A third stone, positioned off to the side, displays a soft, unmistakable chatoyance; under light it opens and closes like a shutter, lending the piece a subtle sense of animation and depth. We believe this stone to be feldspar (moonstone). The combination of these three materials—coral, turquoise, and a chatoyant stone—is both unusual and visually compelling. Tiaras by Native American silversmiths are profoundly scarce. While silverwork from the Navajo, Zuni, and Pueblo artisans spans belts, cuffs, ketohs, rings, and hair ornaments, true tiaras were made only in exceedingly small numbers and generally for specific ceremonial or personal uses. They were not produced for the tourist trade, nor were they widely distributed, which makes this example especially significant. The workmanship here is entirely correct for mid-20th-century Native American silver: the hand-drawn wire, the small applied raindrop beads, and the purposeful but unforced asymmetry all speak to an accomplished, confident maker. The tiara is in fine vintage condition with an untouched, honest surface and stones that remain securely set. It wears beautifully—lightweight, refined, and surprisingly versatile—and it displays exactly the sort of presence collectors of high-level Native American jewelry look for. Tiaras also sell extraordinarily well for me due to their sculptural impact and inherent rarity, and this is one of the most distinctive examples I have offered. Objects of this scarcity and charm simply do not appear often, and when they do, they tend to be retained in private collections. This piece represents a rare opportunity to acquire a handmade Native American silver tiara with original turquoise, coral, and chatoyant stone—an evocative, wearable work of art made with tremendous skill and intention. Priced accordingly for its rarity and strong collector appeal.
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  • Weight:
    11 g
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 0.37 in (9.4 mm)Length: 11.5 in (292.1 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Northampton, MA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1589128061262

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