HUGE OLD Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Kingman Turquoise Nugget Cuff Bracelet
This listing is for a large mid century Navajo cuff bracelet, handcrafted from Sterling Silver and Kingman Turquoise. Handcrafted by an unidentified Navajo Artist, this vintage cuff features an incredible display of Turquoise nuggets clustered over a large round bed of silver. The stones portray bright blue color hues with natural matrixes running throughout. The stones are in excellent vintage condition and rest securely in finely hand etched bezels. The silver has a very dark oxidized finish creating a beautiful contrast with the bright stones. Twisted rope, droplets, and silver swirls accompany the stones creating a classic Navajo design. The round face is curved to hug the wrist while matching side flanks made of thick silver rods and a row of droplets rest to the East and West. A strong quadruple shank of heavy gauge silver supports the face and side flanks. The shanks are in great condition still being perfectly shaped. The cuff is solid, sturdy, and pleasingly comfortable when worn on the correct sized wrist.
Please read the measurements below and know your wrist size. The gap can be adjusted but, it would need to be done carefully and with extremely heavy force. There is no signature or sterling stamp, which is common of the era however, the silver has been tested and proves to be sterling. This Navajo cuff is sure to be a new favorite amongst any vintage collection. Wear with pride and enjoy before handing it down in the future.
Inner Measurement From End to End - The inside circumference from end to end is just over 5-1/2" (5-9/16"). Gap - Currently set at 1-1/4..
Each end could be slightly pulled apart or pushed in but, only with heavy force. This is a very solid cuff and the gap would need to be adjusted carefully.
Inner Measurement + Gap - The total size of the cuff is just a hair over 6-3/4. Should fit a wrist between 6-1/2" and 6-3/4" comfortably..
If your wrist is under 6-1/2 it will need to be adjusted smaller. If your wrist is over 6-3/4 the cuff will be too small.
Face Measurements - At front center the face measures just over 2-1/2" tall by 2-1/4" wide (not including the side flanks) The side flanks measure 1-1/2" tall by 1/2" wide. Stone Measurements - The stones measure approximately 1/4" too 3/8" in diameter/width and sit on top of the cuff face at about 1/4 high. Signed By Artist - NO. Stamped Sterling - NO, tested and verified. Condition - Preowned, in excellent vintage condition, with original stones and naturally aged deep patina, ready to wear or display.
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