Southwestern Turquoise and Silver Cuff Bracelet Signed W C

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Description

Striking vintage Southwestern turquoise and silver cuff bracelet featuring an impressive arrangement of approximately 27 individually bezel-set turquoise cabochons. The … Read more Striking vintage Southwestern turquoise and silver cuff bracelet featuring an impressive arrangement of approximately 27 individually bezel-set turquoise cabochons. The stones range from vivid turquoise blue to blue-green, with several displaying natural matrix and color variation.

The bracelet has an unusual and substantial handcrafted construction. Individual turquoise cluster sections are joined across three rounded silver rails, terminating in heavier rectangular end bars. Applied silver drops provide additional detail throughout the openwork design.

The interior is hand-etched “WC.” The maker has not been positively identified, so no specific artisan attribution is being made.

Details:

* Weight: 71.63 grams
* Approximately 27 turquoise cabochons
* Wide multi-stone cluster design
* Three-rail openwork construction
* Hand-etched WC
* Unidentified maker
* Vintage Southwestern design
* Silver content has not been independently assayed unless otherwise stated

The bracelet retains an attractive aged patina and has not been aggressively polished. Turquoise stones show the natural variations in color, matrix and surface characteristics expected of individually cut stones.

A substantial and highly decorative vintage turquoise cuff with wonderful presence on the wrist.

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