Navajo Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

ca. 1930 - 1940

5.25" + 1.25" Gap x 1.125" W

Hand Crafted from Sterling Silver with a Turquoise Stone Setting with an Early Tourist Jewelry Made with a Split Shank Silver Cuff with Early Stamps with a Handsome Turquoise of Light Blue and Green Tones

Excellent Condition

A Navajo turquoise cuff bracelet is a hallmark of Southwestern Native American jewelry, handcrafted by Navajo artisans using traditional techniques. These pieces blend sterling silver with high-quality turquoise stones, often featuring bold, oversized designs that emphasize the gem's vibrant blue-green hues and natural matrix patterns. The "cuff" style is a wide, open-ended bracelet that slips over the wrist, typically measuring 1-2 inches or more in width for a substantial, statement-making presence. Turquoise holds deep cultural significance in Navajo tradition, symbolizing protection, good fortune, and a connection to the sky and water.