These 12 luscious oval stones are teal to blue green in color, each set in a proportional sawtooth bezel. Together these 12 turquoise cabochons serve as satellites encircling a center turquoise stone 7/8" in length X 1/4" in width.
Shay's stamp work is confidently struck employing hatched crescent shapes and 8 pointed star shapes. All edges are smoothly finished to ensure a comfortable work of art on your wrist.
Description | These 12 luscious oval stones are teal to blue green in color, each set in a proportional sawtooth bezel. Together these 12 turquoise cabochons serve as satellites encircling a center turquoise stone 7/8" in length X 1/4" in width. Shay's stamp work is confidently struck employing hatched crescent shapes and 8 pointed star shapes. All edges are smoothly finished to ensure a comfortable work of art on your wrist. |
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About the Artist | 20th - 21st century Navajo jeweler, James Shay is referenced in Barton Wright's book Hallmarks of the Southwest. This silversmith's hallmark is deliberately misaligned initials "JS" in Gothic print. |
Culture | American Indian, Navajo |
Medium | Sterling silver and natural turquoise |
Troy ounces | 2.59 troy ounces |
Size | 5 3/4" interior measurement plus 1 1/2" opening |
Signed | "JS Sterling" is stamped on bracelet's underside |
Date of creation | Circa 1975 |
Condition | Excellent |
Turquoise | High grade Villa Grove and Cripple Creek mines |
Provenance | Consigned by a gentleman whose grandmother collected jewelry with flair CP 3173 |
Gram weight | 80.5 grams |