Blue Gem Turquoise Overlay Bracelet - Navajo Handmade

Description

Artist:
Navajo
Materials:
Blue Gem Turquoise and Sterling Silver
Age:
Circa 1970
Size:
5  1/4"  inner circumference           1  1/16"   gap         3/4" wide       stones approx  1/2" x  1/4"
Weight:
35 grams
Description:
This vintage bracelet is an incredible piece of Native American craftsmanship.  It is sturdy and well made.  The overlay pattern on either side resembles a new leaf beginning to grow.  Overlay is usually attributed to the Hopi tribe, but this bracelet is Navajo.  The three stones are from the Blue Gem mine which produces some vivid turquoise blue stones .  The harder a turquoise stone is naturally, the higher the quality and value.  These are very hard stones.  They are set in smooth bezels.  This bracelet is not signed by the maker, which was common for this time period.  It is also not marked sterling, but is guaranteed to be so.  This piece has not been previously owned and comes from our collection of older pieces.
This item is coming to you from The Totem Post in Brown County, Indiana.  This special business has been owned and operated by one family since 1952.  Since that time, it has become well known for carrying high quality, authentic Native American Indian jewelry. We are pleased to be able to represent Native American craftsmen and do our best to give the customer a knowledgeable description of each piece. All Native items are hand-crafted and one of a kind.  We believe that customer satisfaction is of utmost importance and look forward to serving all of our customers both now and in the future.  Thank you for looking at this item and sharing in our long history.  We welcome you as a valued customer of The Totem Post.
Combined shipping is encouraged.  Just contact us before paying and we will issue the combined shipping amount.  We calculate by the items ordered, weight and shipping supplies and are extremely fair in our pricing.  International buyers, please contact us before purchase for the shipping rate to your country.  Thanks, and happy shopping.