LEON’S RETAIL PRICE: $4500-NOW ON SALE! (FIRM)

Using a fabulous looking cut of natural Royston turquoise that owns a ton of character, Leon kept the sterling work somewhat in the background with this one in order to put the main star of the cuff, in the forefront. The rock is just over 1.50” x just under 1.50” (1-3/8”),so this is a serious sized stone!

Its earthy brown matrix dominates it’s overall coloring & overshadows the turquoise color, which peaks through in the background by having just enough turquoise color to let you know that it’s turquoise. For those of you that aren’t familiar with Leon’s work, this is an artist that happened to come up in a time, where using only ‘natural-premium quality’ turquoise was of extreme importance, so it shouldn’t surprise anyone that he used this type of quality.

This is made as traditional Navajo as Navajo jewelry gets and is entirely made by hand. So all those little beaded concho accents that follow the shape of the stone, Leon made each & everyone of those, where he melts the sterling into beads, so they can then be carefully placed in precise order around the stone. All are hand stamped. On the east & west side of the cut are 1/2 moon shaped ‘fan shields’ that give a traditional Navajo look to the design.

The face sits on a 5 split, ½ triangular wire (My guess is 14-16 gauge wire? ),so that when put together, they give the shank the durable strength it has. The “Matte-Satin” finishing is one of my personal favorites, since it gives a soft glow to the sterling, as well as making everything ‘POP”!! This finishing also has a lot to do with how gorgeous it looks on the arm & helps to capture the design!

WRIST SIZE:

This is made for a large sized 6-7/8" wrist, but because it has a 1-1/8" gap opening, this is meant for a wide wrist, but for a wrist that is not so fleshy/meaty. Because of the shanks strength, I personally cannot open the gap.. But if you know how to properly do it or have a personal jeweler, you can take it to them.(This is something I do not provide) 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, artists reputation, 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.

You can learn more about Leon: : https://www.platadesantafejewelry.com/about-the-artists-1 He is the 3rd artist down in the list.

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ARTIST: Leon Martinez

TRIBAL AFFILIATION: Navajo

METAL: Sterling

METAL FINISHING: Matte-Satin-Oxidized

WEIGHT: 4.83 OUNCES - 137 Grams

FACE SIZE: 2.50” Tall x 2-1/8” (This was measured from the underside)

STONE: Natural Royston

TURQUOISE CUT: Softened Tear Drop

TURQUOISE SIZE: 42 mm x 34.4 mm (1-5/8” x 1-3/8”)

TURQUOISE GRADE: Excellent

INTERIOR MEASUREMENTS: 5-3/4"

GAP MEASUREMENT:1-1/8"

(For a large wrist-Total wrist size 6-7/8" )

INTERIOR LEFT TO RIGHT MEASUREMENT: 2-50" (This is measured on the left to right inside while cuff is laying flat as shown in photo 13-(This measurement is different from the interior measurement )

ADJUSTABLE: No-Based on the shanks weight(Although, possibly by a reputable jeweler)

SHANK WIDTH: 1-5/8” and Tapers down to 1” at the terminals ((This was measured from the underside)

HALLMARK: "Leon M.T.Z.~Sterling"

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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. *****