Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet Red Mountain Turquoise 7 Inch Signed

Beautiful vintage Sterling Silver cuff with 3 natural Turquoise Cabochons from the Red Mountain mine. Stamped with just a maker's mark by Navajo Silversmith Cecil Sanders, this circa 1980s cuff has been independently tested as Sterling Silver. The top of the bracelet is approximately 35 mm at its widest, tapering to 17 mm at the 1.4 inch gap with inner dimensions of 62 mm (2.4 in) wide and 43 mm (1.7 in) tall, creating an inner circumference of approximately 173 mm (6.9 in), Ladies size L or Mens size S. This classy vintage cuff has been cleaned but not polished, weighs approximately 55.07 grams and is in excellent condition.

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.