Michael Horse - Jewelry

What a beauty!  Award-winning Yaqui jeweler, Michael Horse, set a gorgeous high-grade natural Kingman turquoise stone in 14kt gold.  The band is tufa cast which gives it an organic appearance.  "Michael Horse" is engraved on the back.  More about the tufa cast jewelry making process below.

Size: 9.5

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 Turquoise Mountain turquoise into sterling silver. This gorgeous sky blue turquoise has brown and golden matrix and resembles the colors of tropical ocean with islands. The stone is set in a sawtooth bezel and has sterling silver twisted wire around it.  The band is split shank and can be made one size larger. He uses the best natural stones available. Made to last generations!  "Michael Horse" is engraved inside the band.  

Size: 8.5 (Michael can enlarge it to size 9.5) - Stone setting 1.5" 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.

This gorgeous deep teal turquoise has brown and golden matrix. It resembles the colors of tropical ocean with islands. Michael Horse has an extensive collection of turquoise he has collected over the years and it's understandable that he doesn't remember the mine this one came from, but it is definitely domestic. Michael uses heavier gauge silver in his bracelets which are made to last lifetimes.   The band is triple shank with heavy gauge triangular shaped silver with cut outs on each side and six silver berries.  Michael inscribed his name on the inside.

Size: Bracelet 5.675" Long not including opening of 1" - Stone setting  1.25" H x 1.25" 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.

Award-winning Yaqui jeweler, Michael Horse, set a polished natural Kingman turquoise nugget that is the brightest spring blue into sterling silver. The stone is set in a sawtooth bezel and has sterling silver twisted wire around it.  The band is split shank and can be made one size larger.  He uses the best natural stones available. Made to last generations!  "Michael Horse" is engraved inside the band.  

Size: 5 (Michael can enlarge it to size 6) - Stone setting 1.25" x .875"

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.

This lovely natural Blue Moon turquoise, sterling silver bracelet was made by award-winning jeweler Michael Horse. The stone color is seafoam green with a couple of darker areas. Michael uses heavier gauge silver in his bracelets which are made to last lifetimes.   The band is triple shank.  Hand-stamped sunrays adorn each side of the turquoise.  Michael inscribed his name on the inside.

Size: Bracelet 4.875" Long not including opening of .875" long - 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.

Michael Horse set two high-grade natural red coral stones in this beautifully detailed sterling silver ring.  Fifteen small silver domes are at the top and bottom of the coral. Two hand-stamped fans sit on each side of the stones. The band is triple shank.  Michael signed his name inside. (It is so fantastic that his wife almost kept it!)  This ring can be adjusted up to size 9.5 by Michael.

Size: 9 - Setting 2" L x .125" W

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 

Award-winning Yaqui jeweler, Michael Horse, set natural Blue Moon turquoise into this sterling silver tufa cast ring.  Made to last generations!  "Michael Horse" is engraved inside the band.  More about the process of tufa cast jewelry below.

Size: 12 - Stone 1/.125" x .75"

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 lovely shades of green natural Manassus turquoise in a 14kt gold bezel.  The tufa cast band is sterling silver and is wider in front and narrower in back.  "Michael Horse" is engraved on the inside.  More about the process of tufa cast jewelry below.

Size: 9

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. 

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.