Tantalizing Turquoise Cobble Channelwork Watch Cuff

Dan Simplicio

Tantalizing Turquoise Cobble Channelwork Watch Cuff, Jewelry by Dan Simplicio
  • Simplicio watch cuff
  • channel inlay
  • Zuni watch cuff
Marked Down $250.00
Gallery Price $575.00
Title
Tantalizing Turquoise Cobble Channelwork Watch Cuff
Artist
Dan Simplicio
Medium
Natural blue green to green water web turquoise plus sterling silver
Troy ounces
2.08 troy ounces
Size
1 1/16" maximum width. Interior measurement is 6" plus 1" opening means it will fit a 7" wrist.
Signed
No, but Simplicio's hand-cut leaf stamps and distinctive style of channel inlay pattern identify the maker.
Date of creation
Circa 1945-1950
Condition
Excellent
Turquoise
Natural blue green to green water web turquoise
Description
33 hand-carved channel inlays are featured
Provenance
KeBy-8, California resident
Gram weight
64.6 grams
About The Tantalizing Turquoise Cobble Channelwork Watch Cuff

This handsome watch cuff is a Dan Simplicio classic.

Using only the finest materials for this labor-intensive piece, Mr. Simplicio has created a work of art worthy of the nicest wind up watch passed down through the family or collected from another source.  

We've seen everything from vintage Timex to Rolex in cuffs like this one. Whether for business or pleasure, a watch cuff of his caliber will sooth the eye, every time the watch is consulted.

This particular band will comforably fit a size 7 inch wrist, men's or women's depending on the watch and the wearer. 

Mr. Simplicio was a wonderful artist who imbued each of his jewelry creations with a universal beauty and timeless wearability !

About Dan Simplicio

A Zuni jeweler who sometimes collaborated with Leekya Deyse, Lee Edaakie, Teddie Weahkee and Leo Poblano, Dan Simplicio was most active creating metal art between the 1920's through the late 1950's. Simplicio utilized gold as early as 1931, which may make him one of the first Zuni jewelers to work in gold.

He produced both fabricated and sandcast jewelry. Dan employed setting techniques to include nuggets, cluster formats, mosaic work and channel inlay. His uncle, Juan Dideos is acknowledged as Dan's main instructor.

His work is cited in every major publication chronicling 20th century Zuni jewelers. Dan's jewelry was included in the 2002 exhibition staged at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture in Santa Fe "Jewels of the Southwest".

Other Works By Dan Simplicio:
  • Channel Inlay Turquoise Ring, Jewelry by Dan Simplicio
  • Squash Blossom Necklace & Matching Pendant Earrings, Jewelry by Dan Simplicio
Cultures

American Indian, Zuni

Medium

Jewelry

Subject

Keywords

Dan Simplicio, Simplicio watch cuff, channel inlay, Zuni watch cuff