STUNNING STATEMENT PIN BY LEE CHARLIE.

This contemporary creation is an award-winner and instant collector. The statement sized pin by Navajo artisan Lee Charlie boasts a large freeform turquoise stone framed with 13 vibrant red coral cabochons set in sleek simple bezels and accented with sterling silver beading and rope. This piece won a second place prize at the 2007 Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial in Gallup, New Mexico, for its incredible craftsmanship.

Lee Charley (1968-; Navajo). Active since the 1980s. Traditional jewelry; pins, novelties, ranger sets, figural; stamp work; animal designs; butterflies; whistles; magnifying glasses

• artist: Lee Charlie
• affiliation: Navajo
• hallmarks: LC Sterling
• materials: sterling silver, turquoise, coral, prize ribbon
• measurements: 1 3/4" x 2 7/8"
• weight: 34grams
• closure: locking c-clasp
• contemporary
• style: JP845