Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet New Lander Turquoise 6.7 in Platero

Beautiful vintage Sterling Silver cuff with a natural 'New Lander' Chalcosiderite Turquoise cabochon with pale blues, hints of yellow and grey spider-webbing. Stamped 'PP' and 'sterling' by Navajo Silversmith Patricia Platero, this classy cuff has been cleaned but not polished and is in excellent condition. The top of the bracelet is approximately 35 mm at its widest, tapering a 6.7 mm flare at the 30 mm (1.2 in) gap with inner dimensions of 60 mm (2.3 in) wide and 43 mm (1.7 in) tall, creating an inner circumference of approximately 170 mm (6.7 in), Ladies size L or Men's size S.

Turquoise, an ancient and revered gemstone, is celebrated for its distinctive blue-green hues, ranging from sky blue to vibrant green. This opaque mineral, a hydrated phosphate of copper and aluminum, often features intricate matrix patterns, adding to its unique character. With a hardness of 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale, it's relatively soft, requiring gentle care. Historically significant in many cultures, particularly in Native American traditions, Turquoise is valued for its beauty and perceived protective qualities.