Description Traditional handmade Native American Indian Jewelry from Indigenous Pueblos of the Southwest. Guaranteed authentic. Excellent condition. Bring a touch of authentic Southwestern heritage to your wardrobe with this beautifully handcrafted Navajo turquoise and sterling silver cuff bracelet. The centerpiece of this bold design is a substantial, free-form natural turquoise stone that boasts a striking, earthy aesthetic. The gem features a soft, pale blue-green hue dramatically interwoven with a heavy, golden-brown natural matrix. The stone is securely set within a smooth silver bezel and encircled by a classic twisted silver rope border. This impressive centerpiece is flanked by smooth silver drops and deeply stamped, fluted silver flanks that taper elegantly into a sturdy, split-shank silver cuff. In Navajo (Diné) silversmithing, the natural character of the turquoise is just as celebrated as the silverwork that surrounds it. The distinct, heavy matrix seen in this stone—which is actually the host rock organically running through the gem—is highly prized by collectors because it guarantees the stone’s natural, untreated origin and ensures that no two pieces are ever exactly alike. By combining this uniquely patterned stone with time-honored traditional techniques like twisted wire framing and precise stamp work, the artisan has created a classic, enduring piece of wearable Native American art.
