Navajo pin with Hubbell glass
Navajo pin with Hubbell glass
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sterling silver and Czechoslavakian glass, known as Hubbell glass
circa 1920s–1930s
excellent condition
$450.
(j2126a)
Hubbell (or Czechoslavakian, Bohemian, or Italian) glass was used in Navajo and Pueblo jewelry in lieu of turquoise when quality turquoise was difficult to acquire. Vintage works such as this occasionally have Hubbell glass. It is fairly rare and desirable.