This fabulous sterling silver turquoise bracelet was made by the late Navajo silversmith, Kirk Smith. Kirk studied under the late Harry Morgan, making classic revivalist Navajo jewelry. Kirk's distinctive old pawn style jewelry is among the most sought-after Native American jewelry in the southwest.
This bracelet features a large genuine natural Turquoise Mountian turquoise stone set in a 5-wire old pawn style silver cuff covered with applied repousse & beaded silverwork. The natural Turquoise Mountain stone is a robin's egg blue color and shows some natural pitting consistent with an untreated turquoise stone. It measures 1-1/4 long by 3/4 wide at the widest point.
The stone is set in a fancy filed bezel on a five wire shank cuff with the old pawn finish that Kirk Smith is known for. The bracelet measures 2 wide at the front narrowing to 1/2 wide at the terminals. It has an inside end-to-end measurement of 5-1/2 plus a non-adjustable opening gap of 1-3/16. My wrist is 6 around and the bracelet is a bit loose on me. The bracelet weighs 72 grams.
Brand new in perfect condition. Stamped sterling and has Kirk Smith's hallmark on the inside of one of the bracelet's terminals. Certificate of Authenticity included and gift box included.
Kirk Smith's style combines the best of the genuine old pawn pieces - the careful craftsmanship, traditional design, and those old style solid stone settings. His work is distinctive, and many know when they see a Kirk Smith piece who the artist is without even having to look at the hallmark.
A SAD NOTE: Kirk Smith died tragically on Monday, September 17, 2012. At the time of his death, Kirk had arguably replaced his mentor, the late Harry Morgan, as the reigning practitioner of classic revivalist Navajo design.
We currently have a large selection of Kirk's bracelets, rings, earrings and pendants available. But once they are gone, they're gone! Kirk Smith's work is considered collector and investment quality. Don't miss your chance to add some of his fine jewelry to your Native American Indian jewelry collection.
Turquoise Mountain: Although located in the Mineral Park Mining District outside of Kingman, Arizona, the Turquoise Mountain mine has been considered a separate classic mine because of the difference in it’s appearance from other Kingman area turquoise. Turquoise Mountain turquoise has also been known as Old Man Turquoise. It has its own unique blue and blue-green color and many times has been found with a golden or beautiful rust colored spider webbing.