RARE turquoise and sterling silver Native American foot themed cuff bracelet:
~ One of a kind, handmade bracelet with foot design
~ Large natural green turquoise, expertly bezel set with a custom scallop edge and framed with a twisted rope border
~ Wide scalloped sides are loaded with symbolic stampings - including what I believe may be sun ray designs that represent constancy and thunderbird tracks for bright prospects
Ready and waiting for your wrist, collection, or gift giving - you will love this!
AGE OR ERA: Broadly guessing first half of the 20th century - this is a exclusive or singular artisan piece and I couldn't find another example even similar to compare
MARKINGS: There may be some very very faint scratched initials on the underside, they may just be wear related scratches also - it is hard to tell for sure
METAL / MATERIAL: 925 sterling silver and natural turquoise gemstone with strong green tones
TESTING: x
CLASP / CLOSURE: None - Cuff style, slide on to wear
MEASUREMENTS: Oval in wrist area shape - measuring aprox 2 3/8" x 1 3/4" diameter each direction. On my oval bracelet sizer it seems to seat at about 6.25 to 6.5" wrist circumference size. Wrist opening is about 1 3/8" across
WEIGHT: A hefty 53.9 grams on my scale
US RING SIZE: x
MISC INFORMATION: Turquoise is a birthstone for the month of December and some feel it provides protection, good luck, healing, and positive energy
INVENTORY NUMBER OR NOTE: x
CONDITION: Very nice pre-loved antique / vintage condition - no damage or quirks found to mention. Minor cracking / crazing can be seen on the stone - all areas feel secure and stable and look to be original characteristics, inclusions, or personality of the turquoise gemstone. In an excellent state of preservation and should provide many more years of service if it continues to be as well taken care of in the future as it has been in the past.
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