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WHAT IS GREAT ABOUT IT: a unique early hand constructed Navajo or Zuni bracelet dating to the 1930s or earlier, with three clusters of gorgeous natural Cerrillos Mine turquoise stones, applied small raindrops and twisted wire work, and stunning hand stamp work along the sides to the terminals. This is a really elegant work of art, and so collectible as the early gorgeous bracelets are.
This masterpiece bracelet was returned because the buyer didn't know how to correctly put on Native American cuffs and take them off! They should never be put on or removed at the bone. They need to be rolled on in the soft fleshy area above the bone and then once they are on, they can be pulled down to the bone and they will not hurt at all but will be supremely comfortable!
CONDITION: very good vintage, wearable, collectible, with some age related wear in the form of hairlines in some of the stones and some wear to a few of the bezels.
• the width is 1-3/8" center, tapering to 15/16" at the terminals
• the weight is very substantial at 84.34grams
• there are three clusters of natural turquoise stones each with petit point surrounding an oval. Two with nine stones and the center with 8 larger stones, a total of 26 stones.
• unmarked as is usual for those times, but it's at least coin silver at .900 or sterling at .925
• unsigned as is usual for those times
SUMMARY: This is an exquisite truly elegant very early bracelet with gorgeous stones and impeccable silver work. As collectible as it gets.
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I'm no longer accepting returns on having refunded $1350 for a bracelet I never received back. If I make a significant mistake in a listing I'll always give you a full refund.Returns must be in the same condition they were shipped. My attributions are guaranteed for my lifetime.
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Attributions on many of the old pieces of Native American jewelry are sometimes a moving target. All the books have errors, so in addition to counterchecking, I have developed some expertise over the years and I do care about getting it right, so as more information comes to light I update my listings and also get in touch with my previous buyers, to inform them of any changes in attributions. I am sincerely committed to ongoing accuracy.
Everything I sell comes from my personal collection or is something that I would include in my personal collection. Most pieces are museum worthy and gallery suitable, sold to you at great pricing. I vet every item carefully for quality and condition, and offer you the best. I want you to be able to rely on me for top quality, superb items that are often unique and rare examples of old antique vintage southwest, indian, native american and fine gold and gemstones, whether you're starting a collection or adding to one, or want something great to wear or gift. My goal is that all my buyers are delighted, that my special pieces find the right homes.
