Michael Horse - Jewelry

Award-winning Yaqui jeweler Michael Horse set high-grade Bamboo Mountain turquoise in a sawtooth bezel on this heavy gauge sterling silver bracelet. The Bamboo Mountain mine is in Asia and he couldn't resist the beauty of this stone which is dark teal with shades of gray matrix. Around the stone on each side are repousse sunrays with silver domes on a triple shank bracelet. Michael inscribed his name on the back. 

Size: 5.25" Long with 1" Opening - Stone setting 1.25" H x .875" W

Michael Horse is an award-winning Yaqui jeweler who uses high quality stones in his work including natural high-grade turquoise, coral, lapis and more.  He is most well-known for the intricate katsinas he fabricates in his studio, and he is a master tufa carver.  He is also an award-winning ledger painter and actor with many roles in television and film.  Many people recognize him from his role as Deputy Hawk in the ground breaking Twin Peaks television series.

Natural Persian turquoise is some of the most sought after turquoise in the world. This larger oval Persian turquoise is a deep teal/turquoise color and has flecks of golden pyrite in it. Stunning and made by award-winning Yaqui jeweler Michael Horse who set it in a sawtooth bezel. The band is tufa cast (more on the tufa cast process and Michael Horse below) and has two stamped sunrises on each side of the band. Signed inside the band.

Size: 10 - Stone setting 1.25" H x .75" W

Michael Horse is an award-winning Yaqui jeweler who uses high quality stones in his work including natural high-grade turquoise, coral, lapis and more.  He is most well-known for the intricate katsinas he fabricates in his studio, and he is a master tufa carver.  He is also an award-winning ledger painter and actor with many roles in television and film.  Many people recognize him from his role as Deputy Hawk in the ground breaking Twin Peaks television series.

Tufa Cast Jewelry: Tufa is a volcanic stone which can be as dense as chalk which has an organic texture. The first thing a jeweler does is examine a piece of tufa for any tiny fractures.  If it looks good, the tufa is cut in half and, if there is a design, it is carved into the tufa.   There is a pour hole carved into the top and several narrow vents carved into each side.  The two pieces are then bound together tightly and molten silver or gold is poured through the hole at the top.  If there are any microscopic cracks, the tufa explodes when the metal is poured in and the process has to begin again.

Award-winning Yaqui jeweler Michael Horse set this natural Kingman turquoise stone in sterling silver. The colors of the stone are remarkable and include green and bright blue turquoise along with brown matrix. The band is split shank. Signed Michael Horse.

Size: 5 - Stone setting 1.75" H x 1.6" W

Michael Horse is an award-winning Yaqui jeweler who uses high quality stones in his work including natural high-grade turquoise, coral, lapis and more.  He is most well-known for the intricate katsinas he fabricates in his studio, and he is a master tufa carver.  He is also an award-winning ledger painter and actor with many roles in television and film.  Many people recognize him from his role as Deputy Hawk in the ground breaking Twin Peaks television series.

Godber's turquoise is one of the hardest of turquoise stones and is mined in Nevada. This ring was made by award-winning jeweler Michael Horse. He set the stone in a sawtooth bezel and the band is tufa cast - more about the process of making tufa cast jewelry and Michael Horse below. Michael inscribed his name on the back of the stone setting.

Size: 9 - Stone setting .75" x .5" 

Michael Horse is an award-winning Yaqui jeweler who uses high quality stones in his work including natural high-grade turquoise, coral, lapis and more.  He is most well-known for the intricate katsinas he fabricates in his studio, and he is a master tufa carver.  He is also an award-winning ledger painter and actor with many roles in television and film.  Many people recognize him from his role as Deputy Hawk in the ground breaking Twin Peaks television series.

Tufa Cast Jewelry: Tufa is a volcanic stone which can be as dense as chalk which has an organic texture. The first thing a jeweler does is examine a piece of tufa for any tiny fractures.  If it looks good, the tufa is cut in half and, if there is a design, it is carved into the tufa.   There is a pour hole carved into the top and several narrow vents carved into each side.  The two pieces are then bound together tightly and molten silver or gold is poured through the hole at the top.  If there are any microscopic cracks, the tufa explodes when the metal is poured in and the process has to begin again.

Award-winning Yaqui jeweler, Michael Horse, set natural domestic turquoise into sterling silver. He has been collecting turquoise for decades and is going through all of the stones he has had for a very long time. This gorgeous caribbean blue/green turquoise has golden flecks of matrix and resembles the colors of tropical ocean. The stone is set in a sawtooth bezel and has twisted sterling silver around it.  The band is split shank. He uses the best natural stones available. Made to last generations!  "Michael Horse" is engraved inside the band.  

Size: 8 - Stone setting 1.375" x 1"

Michael Horse is an award-winning Yaqui jeweler who uses high quality stones in his work including natural high-grade turquoise, coral, lapis and more.  He is most well-known for the intricate katsinas he fabricates in his studio, and he is a master tufa carver.  He is also an award-winning ledger painter and actor with many roles in television and film.  Many people recognize him from his role as Deputy Hawk in the ground breaking Twin Peaks television series.

Award-winning Yaqui jeweler Michael Horse set a high-grade, natural Kingman turquoise nugget in a tufa cast band. The band is narrower in the back for greater comfort. He hand-stamped designs next to the bezel and inscribed his name inside. What an amazing stone!

Size: 9.5 - Stone setting 1" H x .75"

Michael Horse is an award-winning Yaqui jeweler who uses high quality stones in his work including natural high-grade turquoise, coral, lapis and more.  He is most well-known for the intricate katsinas he fabricates in his studio, and he is a master tufa carver.  He is also an award-winning ledger painter and actor with many roles in television and film.  Many people recognize him from his role as Deputy Hawk in the ground breaking Twin Peaks television series. More about Michael Horse here

Award-winning Yaqui jeweler, artist, and actor, Michael Horse, went through all of the beads he has been saving for decades to make this graceful necklace.  The primary beads are natural red coral followed by various colors of natural stones include Kingman turquoise, sugilite, salmon coral, and opal. The beads end in sterling silver cones, vintage melon beads, and a hook and eye clasp.

Size: 29.5" Long

Award-winning Yaqui jeweler Michael Horse  has done it again!  He set a  natural Bisbee Turquoise weighing 39 carats in a 14kt gold bezel on heavy gage sterling silver.  He textured the silver by pounding it on a river rock from the river he lives near.  Michael inscribed his name inside the bracelet. This is definitely an heirloom piece.

About Bisbee Turquoise: Bisbee turquoise is some of the most highly valued and sought after turquoise in the world and only comes from one place in Arizona. The Bisbee turquoise mine was closed in 1974.

Size: 6.5" Long wit 1.125" Opening x 1.25" W - Stone 1.25" H x 1.125" W 

Sixty-three carats of natural Carico Lake turquoise is set in 14kt gold by award-winning Yaqui jeweler, artist, and actor, Michael Horse.  He searched high and low for the perfect beads to string it on and chose high-grade natural Kingman turquoise.  A 14kt gold bead was strung off center.  The 14kt gold hook and eye clasp was hand fabricated by Michael.  Michael inscribed his signature on the back of the pendant.

Pendant Size: 2.5" L x 1" W x .375" D - Beads: 23.25" Long

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This sterling silver tufa cast ring by Michael Horse is set with natural Pixie turquoise.  The turquoise is a lovely shade of green and is set in 14kt gold.  "Michael Horse" is engraved on the inside.  As with all of Michael's jewelry, this is made" to last generations.

Size: 11 - Bear Paw is 1.375" H x 1 W - Band is .375" W

Tufa Jewelry: Tufa is a volcanic stone which can be as dense as chalk which has an organic texture. The first thing a jeweler does is examine a piece of tufa for any tiny fractures.  If it looks good, the tufa is cut in half and, if there is a design, it is carved into the tufa.   There is a pour hole carved into the top and several narrow vents carved into each side.  The two pieces are then bound together tightly and molten silver or gold is poured through the hole at the top.  If there are any microscopic cracks, the tufa explodes when the metal is poured in and the process has to begin again. 

This tufa cast band made by Michael Horse is set with natural Red Mountain turquoise in a 14kt gold bezel.  "Michael Horse" is engraved on the inside.  As with all of Michael's jewelry, this is made to last generations.

Size: 11, 1" wide in the front, .25' wide in the back

Tufa Jewelry: Tufa is a volcanic stone which can be as dense as chalk which has an organic texture. The first thing a jeweler does is examine a piece of tufa for any tiny fractures.  If it looks good, the tufa is cut in half and, if there is a design, it is carved into the tufa.   There is a pour hole carved into the top and several narrow vents carved into each side.  The two pieces are then bound together tightly and molten silver or gold is poured through the hole at the top.  If there are any microscopic cracks, the tufa explodes when the metal is poured in and the process has to begin again. 

This fabulous pendant with a large natural Carico Lake turquoise was made by award-winning Yaqui jeweler Michael Horse.  The sterling silver setting is beautiful with twisted wire around the bezel and delicate cut-outs around the outside.  The handmade sterling silver heavy duty chain comes with it and is 26" long.

Pendant Size: 4.25" L x 2" W

More about Michael Horse here.