Navajo Indian Sleeping
Beauty Turquoise Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet by Calvin
This Navajo Indian Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Silver Cuff Bracelet is an
impressive, sensational piece of hand-made Native American jewelry. This
Sterling Silver cuff was artfully created by hand into a traditional southwestern
Native American design. The center of the bracelet holds an oval hand-cut
nugget of natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise. The Turquoise is symmetrically
surrounded by traditional Sterling Silver hand-etched designs that decorate
the wide, curved but thin band. The bezel has a hand-twisted wire and
Sterling Silver in a carefully cut pattern. The Turquoise delivers its
natural blue hues to the shining Sterling Silver. Turquoise and Sterling
Silver can't go wrong! Native American jewelry artists of the southwest
often use Turquoise in their work to honor the Father Sky. Made in our
shop by Navajo Indian artist Calvin Peterson. This Sleeping Beauty Turquoise
Cuff Bracelet is 1-1/2" wide. It'll fit a 6" to a 7" wrist.
Stamped Sterling and signed CP by the artist Calvin Peterson. The Turquoise
may vary slightly. The photo is an excellent example of the one-of-a-kind
hand-made bracelet you'll receive.
Since about 200 B.C., Turquoise has been extensively used by southwestern
U.S. Native Americans and by many of the Indian tribes in Mexico. The
Native American Jewelry or "Indian style" jewelry with Turquoise
mounted in or with silver is relatively new. Some believe this style of
jewelry was unknown prior to approximately 1880, when a white trader persuaded
a Navajo craftsman to make Turquoise and silver jewelry using coin silver.
Prior to this time, the Native Americans had made solid turquoise beads,
carvings, and inlaid mosaics. Recently, Turquoise has found wide acceptance
among people of all walks of life and from many different ethnic groups.
We understand the true value and nature of hand crafted Indian art. And,
we recognize it's important to know that the artist is truly a member
of a Native American tribe. So, to ensure you that this is the real deal,
a Certificate of Authenticity has been included with this item.
CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC
Navajo Indian Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet by Calvin 0136-BR $395.00
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TURQUOISE TRADING COMPANY
AMERICAN INDIAN LEATHER COMPANY
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