The purple and orange spiny oyster and turquoise heishi style disc beads are made by him. I contacted Diane at Old Town Jewels via email and included photos enquiring if my ring could be saved. Known world wide for his silver work, chip inlay and necklaces, Tommy (Thomas) Singer pieces are highly collectible and sought after. The other was a petit point turquoise that 2 stones had fallen out and both were lost. More telling, the pendant did not look remotely like any of the signature styles that Ive seen Tommy Singer make. A very nice experience overall. We were saddened to hear of the recent death of legendary Navajo silversmith Tommy Singer. Because of this innovation, Tommy is considered by many as one of the greatest contemporary Indian jewelry silversmiths of our time. She answered my questions thoroughly on the phone. His wife Rosita (Rose), who had worked with him when he was alive, continues his legacy, as does their son Richard, by creating jewelry from his designs. Tommy Singer, signed, original. Ask for a signed receipt or a certificate of authenticity, which includes the Tommy Singer name, Navajo as his tribal affiliation, retail price (for insurance), and a description of the piece. EARRINGS TUCSON INDIAN JEWELRY June 26, 2021 Richard's grandfather, Tsinnigine Hathali, was a Navajo Medicine Man and silversmith. Richard is of the Ta'neeszahnill (Tangle) Clan, born for the Kinyaa'a'snii (Tower House) Clan. Vintage T Singer Single Earring Hand Stamped Overlay Sterling Silver During my search I came upon Old Town Jewels. The bottom layer provides the canvas for the 3D picture. In this day of poor customer service, scam artists, and unreliable merchants, Old Town Jewels is a shining star. The reason for my quest is that my wifes mother had a Tommy Singer bracelet for many years and when her mother died, my wife took possession of her mothers bracelet. You will not regret it. The Singer family has been involved in silversmithing, stone and beadwork for a very long time, handing the art down from one generation to another. Best Known For: Tom Jones is a Welsh singer . We dont authenticate jewelry per se, but if you send me the hallmarks, jewelry marks and a description, I can let you know more about it -and if I think its real. I have a Squash Blossom that belonged to my late mother. The little sterling silver decorative spacers I think not made by him. Chip inlay is a method where cavities in jewelry are filled with a mixture of crushed stone, typically turquoise and coral, and epoxy resin. Vintage Navajo Thomas Singer Sterling Silver Cuff. Old Town Jewels was an answer to prayer. In conclusion, use common sense.
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