Read the stamp
Navajo hallmarks
Among navajo hallmarks, turquoise, stamped decoration and a silver cuff shape can occur with many different artists’ marks.
Artist signature and construction
Look for B. BETONEY NAVAJO and W Denetdale Navajo. A full surname and the word NAVAJO can be more specific than a single initial. Turquoise, stamped decoration and a silver cuff shape can occur with many different artists’ marks.
What to check next
Photograph the back of a pendant, buckle or cuff as well as its front. Keep the artist signature, any shop mark and the silver-standard wording together. Compare the exact mark arrangement with named artist examples.