Four Row Turquoise Cuff Bracelet »

Navajo

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About The Artwork

Striking, large silver cuff made of heavy gauge silver bar - rolled and hammered. 64 fine blue turquoise stones the size of small peas are sawtooth bezel set. Each stone is beautifully bright and virtually free of visible matrix. There are four rows of 16 stones each--affecting a riveting appearance. Toward the back of the bracelet are deeply stamped designs. The same designs are also stamped on the bracelet's interior. The initials NB and sterling are also stamped just beyond the decorative work inside.

About The Artist

The Navajo were the first of the Native Americans of the Southwest to learn silversmithing from the Spanish. Most Navajo jewelry emphasizes silver, with turquoise stones used as an accent. Some pieces are cast in sand or tufa molds, while others are hammered, using a male stamp and a female die.

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