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See description and pictures The stones have old cracks due to the age This wonderful historic, Navajo bracelet Attributed to William "Billy" Goodluck (1890-1967) - Navajo - Turquoise and Silver Bracelet with rope Design c. 1930s, c.1920's/30's, is set with a lovely aged Kingman quartz & pyrite inclusions Turquoise stone The bracelet showcases intricate metalwork,
The bracelet measures 1"⅜ wide. The inside measures 7"¼ including gap total weight 65.7grams William "Billy" Goodluck (c. 1905–1967) was a prominent Navajo silversmith based near Lupton, Arizona, known for creating traditional-style, high-quality jewelry including large concho belts. He worked in the 1920s and 30s, often collaborating with trader C.G. Wallace and demonstrated his craft at "The Indian" Garden of the Gods trading post in ColoradoKey Details in History and Craft:
Background: Son of Desbah and Hosteen Goodluck, Billy was a master silversmith who learned the trade from his father.
Work Style: He produced traditional, heavy-gauge silver jewelry, with a specialty in large concho belts.
"The Indian" Garden of the Gods: Beginning in the 1920s, he and his wife, Yekanasbah (a weaver), worked summers at this Colorado trading post, where he demonstrated smithing and sold to tourists.
Collaboration: He worked with well-known trader C.G. Wallace, and his work is featured in the Wallace collection.
Hallmarks: No specific personal hallmark has been confirmed for Billy Goodluck. Pieces made in the 1920s for Charles Strausenback at the Garden of the Gods are often marked "SOLID SILVER HAND MADE AT THE 'INDIAN' GARDEN OF THE GODS-COLO".
Family Tradition: The family, including his children, worked together, with his wife spinning wool and children assisting in the workshop. He passed away in 1967 near his home in Lupton,
