Iconic Wagon Wheel Set with 79 Blue Gem Mine Turquoise Inlay
Frank Dishta
- Savvy Price $585.00
- Gallery Price $675.00
- Title
- Iconic Wagon Wheel Set with 79 Blue Gem Mine Turquoise Inlay
- Artist
- Frank Dishta
- Medium
- Sterling silver ingot and natural Blue Gem turquoise
- Troy ounces
- .18 troy ounces
- Size
- l 1/4" diameter
- Date of creation
- 1930's
- Condition
- Excellent
- Description
- This little treasure will create a fine focal point, a sophisticated accent on any garment or even a favorite hat!
- Provenance
- Am Jo
- Gram weight
- 5.0 grams
- About The Iconic Wagon Wheel Set with 79 Blue Gem Mine Turquoise Inlay
Sterling silver ingot was mill rolled and drawn by hand for all the sheet and wire used in fabricating this exquisite pin.
The "wagon wheel" radiant pattern was first cut from a base sheet. Each bezel was soldered to it and each other--forming the desired groupings. A fine silver wire defines the inner circle of the wheel rim to which its eight spokes are attached. Another wire ring defines the wheel hub.
This very fine work is beautifully inlaid with 63 round 1/16" diameter and 16 tear drop long Blue Gem mine turquoise stones. Each is high grade, of intense hue and precision hand cut to fit each bezel, then surface finished flush to bezel depth.
This incredible work is the creation of Frank Dishta, a genius and master of skills necessary to make jewelry commanding universal applause nearly 100 years later.
- About Frank Dishta
- Frank Dishta, of Zuni Pueblo, was born in 1902. A jeweler since 1924, he developed a unique style of flush channel inlay, using sterling silver and Lone Mountain turquoise. His work is in the permanent collection of the Heard Museum and other prestigious institutions.
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