We are the grateful recipients of some original Navajo jewelry, most vintage and possibly antique. These pieces are quite valuable, not only for their exquisite workmanship, but also because they are limited in quantity and highly sought after.
This is a vintage (and original) James Marcella Navajo sterling and Turquoise bracelet measuring 2.5" wide with an opening of slightly more than 1 1/8". Suitable for both men and women, this cuff bracelet is suitable for between 7-8 wrist; the cuff is slightly malleable so you can fit it perfectly to your wrist. I am pleased to offer this not only for its beauty, but also for its rarity and its place in history.
Regardless of which it is, there was no skimping on the silver in this bracelet. The band is thick silver (see last photo) and it is adorned with not only a lovely cabochon of turquoise but also with artistic tribal engraving and "bullets" of even more silver. The bangle has a gap of 1 1/8" and a width of 2.5". It is slightly flexible--enough so that it should easily fit size 7-8 wrist size.
My price for this is higher than most, but if you run a search James Marcella's heavy cuff Navajo bracelets, you will find that it is quite in line, if not less expensive than most.
Donated by a friend of Animal Aid Unlimited.