Vintage Sterling Silver Coral Cross by Navajo artisan G & L Leekity
Vintage Large Sterling Silver Navajo Coral Cross by artisan G & L Leekity. Really beautiful, solid piece. Stones are a deep red colour.
Heavy 12 grams weight
Height including bale 52mm (2.1")
Width 39mm (1.5")
No chain included, for illustration only. I can supply a similar chain if you require. Click on customise to create a new invoice and price. (chain in pic is £15 GBP)
Lupeta Leekity is the daughter of Horace and Lupe Iule. Leekity and her husband George carry on her father's casting tradition. Both learned from Lupeta's father. Known for his mastery of silvercasting, Horace Iule was one of the first Zunis to produce the mythological Knife-Wing figure in silver. He is best known today for his castwork crosses. Lupeta worked with her father from age 13 on.
George and Lupeta still use her father's designs, casting new pieces from his originals. When they use Horace Iule's designs, they stamp "Iule" on them. George also does his own original designs and stamps "G & L Leekity" on them.
Lupeta's brothers, Barney and Phillip, and George and Lupeta's daughter Rosella also do castwork. They are Zuni silversmiths, lapidarists and goldsmiths and specialize in cast work with stone settings based on the designs of Lupeta’s father, Horace. Lupeta, who creates these crosses, began creating jewelry in 1972 and started using this hallmark in 1977
Shipping from United Kingdom
Processing time
1-3 business days
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I gladly accept returns and exchanges
Just contact me within: 7 days of delivery
Ship items back to me within: 14 days of delivery
I don't accept cancellations
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
- Items on sale
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Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
Frequently Asked Questions
Custom and personalised orders
I accept custom requests and personalised options where available.
Bespoke customs designs are agreed before payment. Custom items are non refundable.
Sizing details
I make all my handmade rings, bracelets and pendants to the size requested at checkout. For vintage items, especially bracelets and bangle cuffs please check all measurements in the listing description. Checking sizes against your own jewellery is a good way also to confirm the fit. Please get in contact if you need any help with sizing.
Care instructions
I have a blog on my website (below) on how to care for jewellery. I also supply a free polishing cloth for most orders.
https://yougotthesilveruk.patternbyetsy.com/post/159974548155/a-few-tips-and-info-on-how-to-clean
Gift wrapping and packaging
All items come boxed with a YGTS logo ready to gift. Headed paperwork supplied with no cost of purchase info on the invoice.
Wholesale availability
I currently don't offer wholesale quantity as my handmade items are carefully priced. But I will consider requests.
Express Shipping
I offer free worldwide shipping. If an Express service is required, usually 3-5 days, I can create an invoice to cover this (at cost) with your purchase. Please contact me before purchase to arrange it.
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I process and ship vintage and already manufactured items in 1-3 working days. Handmade items, made to a specific size are shipped within 5 to 7 working days. (Weekends excluded)
International postage usually takes 5-7 days to arrive in your country from dispatch, then it's down to customs processing in the buyers country. I supply tracking numbers and timescale info via email for all orders.