Navajo Artisan-"LEON MARTINEZ"-Trillion Cut Royston Turquoise-Old School Navajo Sterling Applique Cuff (For Larger 6-3/4" Wrist)
Navajo Artisan-"LEON MARTINEZ"-Trillion Cut Royston Turquoise-Old School Navajo Sterling Applique Cuff (For Larger 6-3/4" Wrist)
THE CUFF:
Showcased beautifully atop of a heavy gauge, 6 split round wire shank, is a gorgeous trillion cut of teal blue colored Royston turquoise.. One thing you're guaranteed with Leon's work, is that you are ensured the turquoise will be natural, if not 'gem quality' , since he comes from that school in which only using the best turquoise is a top priority with him & wouldn't dare give you any less than the best.
The Royston cut sits secure in one of Leon's hand made serrated bezels,which is something you just don't see as often & usually you see these beautifully made bezels with artists that take pride by literally doing everything in the piece, by hand..This particular bezel was made where Leon took sheet sterling & then sawed into it, thus creating a impressive hand made serrated bezel!
Creating a frame in order to help put the focus on the turquoise, is an ornate halo of snipped twisted wire curls that gives it a very embellished feel. At the terminals ends, you'll see how the wire is soldered together, forming almost a corrugated feel & between the gauge being already heavy & then being the wires are soldered together, makes it non-adjustable.(see photo 6,7,11)
This is hand finished with THE most drop dead 'Matte/Brushed Satin" finishing that really makes the sterling come to life & brings the metal to a wonderful level of beauty! ! It is simply striking!!!
WRIST SIZE:
It's made for a larger size wrist,that is wide but one that's not so 'fleshy' since it only has a 1" gap opening.. (If your wrist is 'fleshy', you would need a larger gap opening to allow it to go on) The sterling is nice & solid & is literally non bendable, so this has to fit perfectly since it cannot be adjusted! (To know if this will fit, please read about ""How To Fit A Cuff" & if you need my help, please email me, I'd be more than happy to guide you!)
ARTIST: Leon Martinez
TRIBE: Navajo
METAL: Sterling Silver
METAL FINISHING: Oxidized-Satin/Matte
STONE: Natural-Untreated Royston Turquoise
CUT: Trillion
STONE SIZE: 27.4 mm x 24 mm ( 1-1/8" x 0.96")
WEIGHT: 3.42 Ounces -(0.96.8 Grams)
CENTER WIDTH: 1-3/4" (Measured from the underside)
TERMINAL WIDTH AT ENDS: 5/8"
INTERIOR MEASUREMENT: 5-3/4"
GAP OPENING: 1"(Total Wrist Size: 6-3/4")
Unsure of Fit? Please click: "How To Fit A Cuff"
ADJUSTABLE BY HAND: NO
TECHNIQUE: Totally Hand Fabricated using 'old school' techniques
HALLMARK: On Shank: Sterling-Leon M.T.Z
Comes Gift Boxed
SIGNATURE REQUIREMENT:
Anything with this kind of price tag, will have a mandatory signature confirmation requirement & will come insured.. 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.