Very Old -Circa 1930's Vintage Navajo -Morenci Turquoise -Sterling Cuff -Natural Patina!!-For Large 6-7/8" Wrist- Historical Collector's Piece!
Very Old -Circa 1930's Vintage Navajo -Morenci Turquoise -Sterling Cuff -Natural Patina!!-For Large 6-7/8" Wrist- Historical Collector's Piece!
ORIGINAL PRICE: $4800.00-FIRM ON PRICE
DESCRIPTION:
The 1st thing you'll be able to see right off the bat,is this cuff's age! It's timeless 90 or so year old vintage aesthetic literally screams & jumps out at you when you look at it! The way the stones color have changed makes it absolutely striking,which gives it a beautiful contrast because of this and especially because all the stones are all nice & chunky,so they're that much more noticeable..
Because of it's age & how long ago this was made, another thing I personally think that adds to it's beauty, is the very primitive & 'raw' workmanship in which it was made. No it's not finished with smooth straight perfect edges, nor with precision like you find with jewelry made by many of today's top Navajo artisans..But this very primitive look is what validates it's age, especially when you figure they didn't have the tools like we have readily available to us today...
This is designed with a very undeniable Navajo look that is made in a wide setting.. It is composed of 3 sections that dictate the design,with the center being one & then you have the two 1/2 moon shaped side sections.. All the stones have a 'free form' cut & I can see that much of the turquoise is from the Morenci mine.A couple in the center section (with the main center stone being one) & a few on one of the side sections & most of all of them on the other side section, have maintained their blue after all these years, which tells you that they are higher quality cuts that are natural & aren't 'treated'.. A known fact, is that quality in turquoise is determined by it's "Hardness" & you don't have a color change,say from blue to green with those, like you do with the more porous, softer cuts.The other stones have a deep teal color.
These 3 sections are soldered atop of a tri split shank to accommodate the width of the clusters..The sterling is ultra dark & has a "NATURAL" patina! It's made for a larger size wrist that both men or women can wear..
This is a wonderful collectors piece that if it could talk, I bet could tell many, many stories!!
PLEASE KNOW WRIST SIZE BEORE PURCHASING! IF YOU NEED MY HELP,DON'T HESITATE IN CONTACTING ME..
Also, please take time to read all the info below, including clicking on the link about How To Fit A Cuff, if you're unsure..
INFO:
ARTIST: Unknown
TRIBE: Navajo
CIRCA: 1930'S (Could be 1920's?)
METAL: Sterling Silver (Professionally Tested)
WEIGHT: 3.17 OUNCES ( 89.7Grams)
CENTER WIDTH: 2-1/8"
MATERIAL: Natural untreated Morenci Turquoise-Plus?
BEZEL: Smooth-Straight
INTERIOR MEASUREMENTS: 5-5/8"
GAP MEASUREMENT: 1-1/4"
(For a Larger size wrist ~ Total wrist size 6-7/8"~Read at bottom on "Cuff Fitting")
ADJUSTABLE: Not recommended due to the design-You could possible take it to a Reputable Jeweler & see.
HALLMARK: None-Was made before they stated Hallmarking
CONDITION: Used -I don't see or feel any cracks or chips,etc.The shank looks to have been adjusted & is not in perfectly round condition but doesn't affect it's wear. (See photo 10)
Comes gift Boxed
SIGNATURE REQUIREMENT:
***Because of the price,this 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 not only your protection,but mine.
To know that this cuff will fit you, please refer to How To Fit A Cuff
