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20 Hand-Cut Marquis-Shaped Turquoise Stone Cuff

Zuni Jewelry

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Title: 20 Hand-Cut Marquis-Shaped Turquoise Stone Cuff
Artist: Zuni Jewelry
Medium: Sterling silver and natural turquoise
Size: Interior measurement is 5 3/4" plus a 1" gap. Cuff band measures 1/4" wide versus 3/8" width from raindrop to opposite raindrop.
Date of creation: After World War II (late 1940's)
Condition: Excellent
Turquoise: Natural turquoise
Provenance: Collected over thirty years by an Arizona lover of Indian jewelry. KW 48
Gram weight: 17.6 grams; Quick Inquiry Email Friend

About The 20 Hand-Cut Marquis-Shaped Turquoise Stone Cuff

Beautifully executed, this cuff made of ingot silver ornamented with narrow tapering bars of turquoise showcases these deep, rich blue stones with very little matrix. The cabochons are set in serrated bezels that span the 5/32" width of the bracelet shank.

There are perfect little silver "raindrops" along the edge of the cuff for the pointed tip of each of the close set mountings. This piece has no marker's mark. Most likely it was Zuni crafted, just after World War II. The only stamping is a double "zig zag" that is done with precision from each end of the turquoise row to each end of the bracelet.

This elegant bracelet would add a refined touch to any ensemble.

About Zuni Jewelry

The best book to explain the steps in creating Zuni cluster jewelry is Oscar Branson's Indian Jewelry Making. Volume II. Look at page 48 illustrating each step to create a cluster bracelet.

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