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old sterling bracelet with blue stones large
Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 1:59 am
by jcm
Ok ot sure of its origins but it is marked IC with them running together.And what are those stones I can't remember the name
any info appreciated
it was heavily tarnished too
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Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 2:39 am
by jcm
could this be the indian artist "Iva Casuse" I know she used the initials IC but can not find a picture of her mark
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Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 3:41 am
by byron mac donald
Hi Jcm-
I do not know who IC is, but the stone looks like it may be natural sleeping beauty turquoise, from Sleeping Beauty Mountain Arizona. I do not know for sure though, It is a very nice piece.
Good Luck-
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Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 10:04 am
by 2209patrick
Hello.
Navajo artist Irene Chiquito used an IC mark.
Not sure this mark is hers, just offering a possibility.
Pat.
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Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 10:36 am
by jcm
thank you very much,I guess now all we need is one of her pieces to see or someone to come along who knows
thanks
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Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 11:12 am
by jcm
found an example of Irene Chiquito signature
her I and C are spaced apart
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Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 11:42 am
by admin
I am not familiar with this maker or her mark, but in this genre, exact matches are often difficult because the maker's initials are sometimes composed of separate stamps and their placement will vary.
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Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 12:27 pm
by jcm
ok I see,You mean as in the i and the c would have been 2 different stamps?
But it is native american or Hopi? I would guess so as th edesign.would you also agree that it is sleepin turquise or what would you say?
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Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 12:32 pm
by admin
Navajo, Hopi, Zuni, Pueblo etc.. are all Native American tribes.
They are possibly separate stamps.
I know little about turquoise, but in the last quarter of the 20th century, a lot of imported and color treated stones were available and used in Southwestern jewelry. I don't know if yours is one of these or a natural stone from a local mine.
Regards, Tom
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