Sterling silver sheet and wire, used to fabricate this bracelet, were mill rolled and plate drawn by hand.
The rope twist wire shank is solder secured and footed at each terminal.
The center front of the shank has been opened to provide a broader foundation for the single sea foam green turquoise stone and its smooth bezel, rope twist frame setting.
The 13/16" X 1/2" turquoise cabochon is flanked by two smelted silver raindrops on each side and a stampe-decorated marquise-shaped ornament that follows the tapering of the shank to each side.
Description | Sterling silver sheet and wire, used to fabricate this bracelet, were mill rolled and plate drawn by hand. The rope twist wire shank is solder secured and footed at each terminal. The center front of the shank has been opened to provide a broader foundation for the single sea foam green turquoise stone and its smooth bezel, rope twist frame setting. The 13/16" X 1/2" turquoise cabochon is flanked by two smelted silver raindrops on each side and a stampe-decorated marquise-shaped ornament that follows the tapering of the shank to each side. |
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About the Artist | Fred Weekoty specializes in beads, producing jewelry before 1970. His hallmark consists of stamped initials independently or just above his tribe, ZUNI. Currently Weekoty carves stone fetishes with more frequency than he makes jewelry. |
Culture | American Indian, Zuni |
Medium | Sterling silver and natural turquoise |
Troy ounces | .90 troy ounces |
Size | Overall interior length is 4 7/8" end to end with a 1" opening. (This can be extended another 1/8" to 1/4"). Center of cuff is 7/8" width tapering to 9/32" at each terminal. |
Signed | "FW Z" stamped on interior, see last photo |
Date of creation | Circa 1945 |
Condition | Excellent |
Turquoise | Natural Fox mine turquoise from Nevada |
Provenance | KE |
Gram weight | 28.1 grams |