This amazing Native American handmade silver and turquoise bracelet was created by award winning Navajo artist, Orville Tsinnie. The heavy cuff bracelet is set with two Natural High Grade Kingman Web Turquoise stones. The large Kingman Turquoise stones are a bright turquoise color with fabulous spiderweb matrix and and they been polished to a smooth mirror-like finish. The stones measure about 1 long by 7/8 wide at the widest points.
The bracelet measures 1-1/2 wide at the front, with an inside measurement of 5-3/8 plus a non-adjustable opening gap of 1-1/8 and it weighs 131.5 grams.
The cuff is made of heavy grade sterling silver triangle wire comprising the frame with double twisted center wire supports. Orville's deep heavy stampwork adorns the cuff along with applied sterling silver rain drop beads and triangle accents.
Brand new and in perfect condition. Certificate of Authenticity included. Hallmarked by and purchased directly from the artist. Size: Medium. My wrist is 6 around and the bracelet is a bit loose on me, although I could wear it that way.
Regretfully, Orville Tsinnie passed away recently. He will be deeply missed. Don't miss the opportunity to add some Orville Tsinnie jewelry to your collection.
The level of craftsmanship in Orville's work is superior. His designs are flawlessly executed, his soldering technique very clean, and his finishing and polishing meticulous. This careful attention to detail sets Orville's jewelry apart from many others, and reveals the pride he takes in his work. Orville Tsinnie's work is distinctive and stylish. All the Orville Tsinnie jewelry we sell was purchased directly from the artist.
About Kingman turquoise: Copper mining in the Mineral Park Mining District around Kingman, Arizona has produced a large supply of high quality turquoise through the years. The Kingman mine in northwestern Arizona was one of the largest turquoise mines in North America. Kingman blue has become a color standard in the industry.