THE ARTIST:

Navajo/Zuni artist Al Jake is considered a 'Veteran-Seasoned' artisan whose work is high in demand & has paid his dues, since he's been at this now for decades. When you own a piece made by this impeccable artisan, you will understand why..He's an artist that will always make sure, no matter how small or large a piece is, each will have the cleanest, most meticulous workmanship, no matter how long it takes to make.. He is a "Above Average" artist that offers "Above Average" jewelry that is beyond precise & is made to last from generation to generation. Having carried his work for years now, I can personally say that I have never, ever witnessed a bad piece of jewelry that has his name attached!
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THE TURQUOISE:

This rectangular shaped cut of Kazakhstan Turquoise (Golden Hills) has all the attributes that we want to see in this particular turquoise, making this one of the more sought out in todays turquoise market because of them.. When we think of quality, it’s the color that is taken into consideration.. This has that true signature “Periwinkle” color that has enough light & dark rich tones of lavender that give the most gorgeous contrasts & has it’s signature dark red/brown brick colors. Like a fingerprint, it is a one of a kind cut that has it’s own characteristics!

THE CUFF:

The shank is made in an old school style twisted wire shank, where there's 4 twisted wires & a smooth square wire that lays down the center. What gives this the weight it has, is for the gauge that Al uses, which is a heftier 12 gauge sterling. So it’s very durable & non-bendable for it’s 5/8” width size!! Used as accents, are graduating in size, hand stamped conchos, with a smaller bead at the end. If you zoom in on the last photo,you will notice the terminals are reinforced with sheet sterling, which give this area it’s added strength.

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THE FINISHING:
Emulating a look as if aged, the sterling is SO beautifully oxidized, but has just enough lightness that brings this finishing over the top! I have some of my favorite artists when it comes to knowing where & how much oxidation is left & Al is one that ranks high with me for this technique.. It takes as much skill to know this, as it does to create a fine piece of jewelry. Having this skill, not only brings out the beauty of the sterling, but it also accentuates any colored stones or deep stamp work.
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WRIST SIZE:

This is made for a small sized 6" wrist & has a 1.25" gap opening that helps if your wrist/arm are a bit more meaty. Just so you know, the gap has a lot to do with your arm size,(or wrist area) so the bigger the arm, the wider the gap should be. The skinnier your arm is, then you want to go with a smaller gap opening. If you have a cuff that fits you well, you can measure the gap opening on it & compare it to my measurements.

Cuff's are one of the only bracelets that HAVE to fit properly, so it's of extreme importance that you know your wrist size before purchasing. If you're unsure, please click: How To Fit A Cuff" I am an email away, so don't hesitate in getting in touch with me if you need!. You can also pull out a cuff that fits you well & compare it to my measurements.

PRICING IS BASED ON:

Artist, sterling cost, the artist’s time, the turquoise quality, the cost per carat for better quality turquoise (As opposed to treated or lower grades) and the amount of carats are all reflected in price.

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ARTIST: Albert Jake

TRIBAL AFFILIATION: Navajo/Zuni

METAL: Sterling

METAL GAUGE: 12

MEATL FINISHING: Oxidized

STONE: Kazakhstan Golden Hills Turquoise

TURQUOISE CUT: Rectangular

TURQUOISE GRADE: Excellent

INTERIOR MEASUREMENTS: 4.75"

GAP MEASUREMENT:1.25"

(For a small wrist-Total wrist size 6" )

INTERIOR LEFT TO RIGHT MEASUREMENT: 2.25" (This is measured on the left to right inside while cuff is laying flat as shown in photo 10-(This measurement is different from the interior measurement )

ADJUSTABLE: No-Based on the shanks weight

WEIGHT: 2.30 OUNCES -65.6 Grams

SHANK WIDTH: 5/8"

HALLMARK: "A JAKE~Sterling"/HBH

Comes Gift Boxed.

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SIGNATURE REQUIREMENT:

Anything with this kind of price tag, will have a mandatory signature confirmation requirement. If you're not home in the day & need it shipped where it can be signed for,please change that in your "Ship To" section before I create the shipping label***I'm sorry if this may be an inconvenience, but I do not ship expensive pieces without one. This is for your safety & mine.

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PLEASE READ:

*****I do not consider myself a 'professional photographer" but I do try to give you photos that are 'realistic" in color, just so you're not shocked, nor disappointed when you get the piece. I photographed this in front of 2 different colored backdrops, so please go through the photos to see any variation. Please understand that each monitor varies and also plays an important role in how vibrant or less vibrant as something appears. *****