Jewelry Bargains at SmithsonianStore.com

Filed in archive Jewelry Sales on September 21, 2008

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Carved Turquoise Jewelry
Three intricately carved turquoise ovals, interspersed with antique silver Bali beads, center the three-strand turquoise heishi necklace. The matching heishi loop earrings are metal accented. Necklace, 16"l. with toggle clasp; Pierced Earrings, 2 1/4"l.
$15.00 - $115.00


Golden Weave Necklace
Intricately braided in triple lengths of gold-plated copper wire, this American-made necklace reprises ancient Hellenic designs. Lobster claw clasp. 16 1/4"l. with 1 3/4"l. extender chain.
$85


Emerald Isle Jewelry
Handcrafted by a North Carolina jewelry designer, this shimmering collection is strung with 6-20mm frosted, faceted and floral glass beads the color of sun-dappled seas. Metal heart toggle clasps. Necklace, 18 1/2"l. with 1 1/8"l. pendant; Bracelet, 6 1/2"l.; Pierced Earrings, 2"l.
$30.00 - $70.00


Turquoise Couplet Jewelry
Chilean lapidary artisans, employing generations-old techniques, handcraft hinged links of gold-plated sterling silver inlaid with hand cut couplets of turquoise. A chevron pendant centers the necklace. The couplets of the bracelet are serpentine. Necklace, 17"l.; Bracelet, 6 3/4"l.; Pierced Earrings, 3/4"l.
$45.00 - $245.00


Bianca Murano Glass Jewelry
Renaissance richesse interpreted in 6mm mouth-blown Murano glass jewels of turquoise and pearl. The handcrafted double strands are sumptuously interspersed with bas-relief gold-plated barrel beads. Brass tongue and groove clasps. Necklace, 17 1/2"l.; Bracelet, 7 1/4"l.; Clip Earrings, 1"dia.
$55.00 - $98.00


Silver & Pearl Native American Jewelry
Ten strands of liquid-silver beads are intertwined with a string of freshwater pearls. Hook-and-eye clasp. The coordinating earrings feature mabé pearls in sterling silver settings. All handmade by Native American artists in New Mexico. Necklace, 24"l.; Pierced or Clip Earrings, 1 1/8"l.
$110.00 - $135.00


Elegant Jade Triplet Jewelry
This triplet necklace and matching earrings pair jade beads with large lacy 22k gold vermeil beads. Necklace 18 1/2"l. Pierced Drop Earrings 1 1/2"l.
$38.00 - $145.00


Gemstone & Pearl Triple-Strand Jewelry
Regally ordered by dazzling faceted gemstone stations, each studded with citrine, amethyst and a 4x6mm teardrop garnet. 6-6.5mm freshwater potato pearls. Lobster claw clasps. Our ensemble is inspired by pearl jewelry in our Janet Annenberg Hooker Hall of Geology, Gems and Minerals, National Museum of Natural History. Necklace, 16"l. with 1 1/2"l. extender chain; Bracelet, 6 1/2"l. with 1 1/4"l. extender chain.
$70.00 - $125.00


Memphis Carnelian Jewelry
Pillowed barrels of polished carnelian, a gemstone cherished by ancient Egyptian royalty for its power in the afterlife, and brushed goldtone beads form this regal hand-knotted ensemble. Fashionable vermeil clasps. Necklace, 18"l.; Bracelet, 8"l.
$55.00 - $85.00


Monaco Turquoise & Amber Jewelry
Jet set elegance as sophisticated with jeans as eveningwear. Stunning polished ovals of turquoise are warmed by graduated beads of translucent amber. The unique necklace clasp is an amber barrel screw. Necklace, 17 1/2"l.; Stretch Bracelet, 7"; Pierced Earrings, 1 3/4"l.
$45.99 - $259.99

Have a great week!
Maggie