1970's Alvina Quam Zuni 14k gold belt buckle carved pyrite turquoise cluster

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1970's Alvina Quam Zuni 14k gold belt buckle carved pyrite turquoise cluster:
$13500.00

1970‘s Alvina Quam Zuni 14k gold belt buckle carved pyrite turquoise cluster. Tested and guaranteed solid 14k gold. Steel bar to catch the belt. Weight and measurements in pictures, circa third quarter of the 20th century. Fits a 1.5" belt.

I was told by what I feel is a reputable source that when Alvina Quam first started she used her mothers hallmark before she made her own stamp.

Known to sign her work "Alvina Q. Zuni", Alvina Quam began to make jewelry in the 1970's. The granddaughter of Doris Ondelacy and Wayne Ondelacy; daughter of Alice Quam and Duane Quam, Alvina was taught to make jewelry by her mother. She is listed in Gregory Schaaf's Jewelry III:M-Z book.

Alice Quam (1929-2003), Zuni Pueblo Jeweler
Zuni Pueblo artist Alice Quam was active 1930s - 2003. She was known for cluster jewelry. For over 50 years, collectors looking for the best cluster jewelry have beaten a path to the home of Alice Quam. Alice selects only the best natural turquoise and coral. Her stones are shaped to perfection. Alice‘s settings are clean and precise, often with twist wire and silver balls.
She was the daughter of Doris and Wayne Ondelacy; wife of Duane Quam; mother of Alvina Quam, Lorraine Waatsa, Shirley Quam, Wayne Quam and Elgin take the time to examine all of the photos which should show the measurements of the item and typically it will be shown on a scale in one of the photos. I am offering very clean pre-owned estate fresh jewelry. These are curated collections from the Estate Fresh Austin website where we only offer the top 5% or so of what goes through our hands. Thank you for looking and considering. I am extremely grateful for you taking the time to look at and consider my items, but again please know your size and look at our pictures that show the size before ordering as returns are a really big deal.
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