Navajo Artisan-HAPPY PIASSO-Natural Blue Royston Turquoise-Traditional Navajo Applique Wide Sterling Cuff with Arrows Stamps End to End! For a large 6-7/8" Wrist
Navajo Artisan-HAPPY PIASSO-Natural Blue Royston Turquoise-Traditional Navajo Applique Wide Sterling Cuff with Arrows Stamps End to End! For a large 6-7/8" Wrist
ABOUT HAPPY PIASSO:
Born in '72 in Socorro,NM & was raised in Alamo,NM.. Happy has been making jewelry approximately half of her life & learned the traditional art of silversmithing from her husband "Rudy Willie" who she teams with.. Her husband Rudy is apart of the well known “Willie Family” with "Ronnie Willie" being just one of his brothers out of many siblings & many nephews & nieces that are also great artisans! (For example: Dakota, Cooper, Tawney Willie to name a few!) Happy is an artist that never strays from giving us traditional Navajo jewelry & is committed to this art that was passed on from their Navajo ancestors .
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THE CUFF:
Although I love everything Happy makes, I however have to admit that she really outdid herself with this one!! Not only does the shank have a great curvature & is well rounded, but her applique and stamp work on this, can't be beat!
Beautifully framing the fabulous high domed "egg" like shaped cut of blue Royston, are hand made traditional appliques, conchos & beading.. But what I find extremely impressive is for what looks like corrugated chiseled sterling work near the outer edges, are actually evenly stamped 'ARROWS" that are stamped from end to end, which really add to it's Native/Southwestern vibe!(See photos, but especially photo 3)
The finishing is simply gorgeous & has some great contrast going on,since the darkened oxidation is left within the crevices..Because of this,it helps to accentuate the design & enhances the non-oxidized areas.
SIZING:
Sized for a man OR woman & is made for a larger size wrist that is "fleshy" & needs a wide gap opening to put it over the arm. (1-3/8") Because of the heavy gauge, doesn't allow this to be adjusted, so you would have to know your wrist size before purchasing since cuffs fit different than any other type bracelet, so it is important they fit right!
If you're not sure or have never measured yourself, please click on this link: How To Fit A Cuff ** to know whether this will fit..Also, copy/pasting the "You Tube" link at the top portion since they too give valuable info on the subject..If you need help, please don't hesitate to contact me!
SPECIFICS:
ARTIST: Happy Piasso
TRIBE: Navajo
WEIGHT: 3.82 Ounces (108.4 Grams)
WIDTH: 1-5/8" (Tall)
STONE: Premium-Natural Blue Royston Turquoise
STONE SIZE: 20 mm x 13.5 mm (About 3/4" x 1/2")
STONE CUT: High Dome Oval
METAL: Sterling Silver
METAL FINISH: Oxidized/Vintage Revival
INTERIOR MEASUREMENT: 5-1/2"
GAP MEASUREMENT: 1-3/8"
(For a total wrist circumference of 6-7/8" wrist size)
LEFT TO RIGHT ACROSS MEASUREMENT: 2-1/2"(This is measured from the left to right while cuff is laying flat on tape measure-Different measurement from interior)
ADJUSTABLE: Possibly by a reputable jeweler
STYLE: Traditional Navajo Turquoise Cuff
HALLMARK: H Piasso-Sterling
Comes Gift Boxed.
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SIGNATURE REQUIREMENT:
Anything with this kind of price tag, will have a mandatory signature confirmation requirement & will come insured (reflected in shipping price).. 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.**
