Rare Vintage Navajo Gilbert Gil Adeky Sterling Turquoise Bridle Rosettes Pair 2 For Sale

Up for sale is an exceptionally rare, investment-grade pair of Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling Silver & Turquoise Bridle Rosettes (Set of 2), individually handcrafted by the highly collectible and renowned Navajo silversmith, Gilbert (Gil) Adeky.Authentic Navajo horse tack pieces of this caliber and signature status are few and far between on the secondary market. They are perfect for an equestrian collector looking to dress a historic parade headstall, or for a collector of high-end Southwestern silver art.

• Artist Signed: Stamped \"STERLING / GIL ADEKY\" on the reverse of the rosette.
• Item Type: Matching pair of authentic Horse Bridle Rosettes / Headstall accents.
• Gemstones: Adorned with 9 beautiful, natural turquoise stones per rosette (18 total). The stones display a magnificent bright blue hue with a striking dark, webbed matrix characteristic of premium vintage Southwestern mines like Morenci or Kingman.
• Metalwork: Solid Sterling Silver plates decorated with handmade silver drop beads and a traditional twisted rope filigree border.
• Backing Attachment: Features their original, rugged heavy-gauge copper loop slides meant for securing onto a leather bridle strap.
• Measurements: Each rosette measures a large 2 ¼ inches (2.25\") in diameter.
• Weight: An exceptionally heavy pair, weighing 3+ ounces (approx. 85+ grams) of combined silver and stone weight.

Both bridle rosettes are in excellent vintage condition. Every turquoise stone is structurally sound, tightly seated in its sawtooth bezel, and completely free of cracks or loose settings. The silver plate features a beautiful, deep natural age patina and tarnish on the reverse, which has been left completely unpolished to preserve its vintage integrity. The copper slides are firm and structurally flawless. Please see all high-resolution photos for exact condition details.