This Navajo hand made sterling silver bracelet is set with a natural rare Kingman Birdseye turquoise stone, bright blue in color with dark spiderweb matrix. The sterling silver cuff bracelet is heavily decorated with silver raindrop beads, applied repousse silver work, stamped hogan beads, twisted silver rope, and traditional stamping end to end. An antique satin finish completes the old-style look.
The sturdy bracelet measures 7/8 inches wide, with an inside end-to-end measurement of 5-1/4 inches plus there is an opening gap of 1 inch. The bracelet weighs 67.1 grams.
Brand new in perfect condition. It is stamped sterling and has Darryl Becenti's hallmark. Certificate of Authenticity included and gift box included. Darryl passed away in 2020.
Darryl Becenti was born in 1957 in Gallup, New Mexico and raised in Mexican Springs. He was taught silver work by his brothers-in-law, David & Leroy Reeves in 1980 and he is the brother-in-law to the famous Sunshine Reeves, Gary Reeves, David Reeves, Andy Cadman, and Darrell Cadman Clan. Darrell made all his own stamps and dyes, and employed magnificent stars, fans, scallops, shells, and elaborate appliques in all of his jewelry. His jewelry is highly prized for it's deep hand-stamped Navajo designs, repousse silver work, and thick gauges of silver.