justthinkin
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I think I might have figured out what the initials "JPF" means. Through my research I have discovered that there is a Navajo artist who signs his initials JPF on the jewelry he designs. Here is a link to an item where the initials are mentioned: http://santafe.craigslist.org/jwl/1015587013.html
The person who posted this said the piece used to be owned by his grandfather and was given to him by his mother ten years ago. If his grandfather owned it then we have to assume that it must have been around for awhile.
Here's another item: http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/Fron...quoise_Sterling_Silver_Bolo_Tie_By_JPF_Artist
Is it possible that JPF is actually the initials of this artist and not Jacques?
elliott, the initials were on the lindy star ring, not on the Native American jewelry. Also, I happen to think that what Jane Doe was wearing was cheap knock-off jewelry, not authentic Native American pieces. Wouldn't be surprised if she got that jewelry from the Grant's Truck Stop. I still see that same kind of jewelry at such places, flea markets, festivals.
I have to chuckle every time I think about that article in "The Item" that referred to the lindy star as some type of "far eastern jewelry." Too funny. Lindy star rings were all the rage for guys back during that time period. My own brother got one for Christmas sometime around that period. I remember lots of people had them. Lindy Star rings were about as far eastern as South Carolina!