Striking Mother of Pearl and Turquoise Inlay Silver Cuff
Zuni
- About The Striking Mother of Pearl and Turquoise Inlay Silver Cuff
Two rows of rounded turquoise heishi are channel set into this stunning sterling silver cuff. The centerpiece of its decoration hosts luminous mother of pearl, capped by precious rectangles of dark blue turquoise. Framing each side of this entirely wearable cuff are silver twists.
Savvy Price $375.00
Gallery Price $450.00
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| Description | Two rows of rounded turquoise heishi are channel set into this stunning sterling silver cuff. The centerpiece of its decoration hosts luminous mother of pearl, capped by precious rectangles of dark blue turquoise. Framing each side of this entirely wearable cuff are silver twists. |
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| About the Artist | 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. |
| Medium | Sterling silver, mother of pearl and natural blue turquoise from two different mines |
| Troy ounces | 2.75 troy ounces |
| Size | Interior measurement is 5" plus a gap measurement of 1 1/4". Width of bracelet is 1". It will fit a 6 1/8" wrist. |
| Date of creation | Circa 1970's |
| Condition | Excellent |
| Provenance | STei #29 |
| Gram weight | 85.4 grams |
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is Corinne Cain, ASA
Phoenix, AZ
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