Striking vintage Southwestern sterling silver and turquoise statement cuff featuring an unusual sculptural design and an incredible collection of individually characterful turquoise stones.
The bracelet centers on a dimensional cross-shaped turquoise cluster accented with traditional silver raindrops. Two sweeping applied silver elements frame the centerpiece, each set with a graduated arrangement of smaller turquoise cabochons and finished with twisted-wire detailing.
The turquoise is particularly appealing on this piece. The stones range from vivid blue to blue-green and soft green tones, with wonderfully varied natural-looking matrix, inclusions and surface character throughout. Together they give the bracelet the unmistakable personality associated with older Southwestern turquoise jewelry.
The oxidized silver and vintage patina provide beautiful contrast against the stones.
DETAILS
• Sterling silver — marked and tested
• Turquoise
• Approx. 54 grams
• Fits approximately a 7–7.25" wrist
• Opening/gap: approximately 1.4"
• Cuff has some flex for fit
• Stones are currently secure
• Unsigned
• Vintage Southwestern / Navajo-style construction
• Applied silver raindrop and twisted-wire details
• Beautiful vintage patina
• Age-appropriate surface wear
Please note that this is an unsigned vintage piece. The construction and decorative vocabulary are characteristic of traditional Navajo/Southwestern silverwork; however, without an identifiable artist hallmark or documented provenance, attribution to a particular maker or tribal affiliation cannot be independently confirmed.
A wonderfully unusual piece of vintage turquoise jewelry with substantial weight, sculptural dimension and tremendous character.