Vintage Sterling Silver Horses Cuff Bracelet 6.7 Inch Running Bear Native American Turquoise

Beautiful vintage Sterling Silver cuff with running horses, lassos, and natural Turquoise cabochons. Stamped with a maker's mark from Running Bear Trading and '.925', this wonderful cuff has been cleaned but not polished and is in excellent condition. The inside of the slightly domed bracelet measures approximately 58 mm (2.3 in) wide and 46 mm (1.8 in) tall at the edges, with a gap of 30 mm (1.2 in), creating an inner circumference of approximately 173 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.