I am pleased to offer this fantastic new turquoise sterling silver bracelet handmade by world famous Navajo silversmith Darryl Becenti. I was shocked and saddened to hear of Darryl's untimely death in late March of this year. One of my suppliers of Darryl's jewelry just opened back up after having been closed since late March and I purchased as much of Darryl's jewelry as I could.
This Navajo hand made sterling silver bracelet is set with a large natual Kingman turquoise stone (1 inch by 3/4 inch approx). Applied silver repousse work, stamped hogan beads, deep intricate stamp-work and an oxidized finish complete the old-style look.
The sturdy bracelet measures 7/8 inch wide, with an inside end-to-end measurement of 6 inches plus there is an opening gap of 1-5/16 inch. The bracelet weighs 90 grams. As reference, my wrist is 6 around and the bracelet is too big for me .
Brand new in perfect condition. It is stamped sterling and has Darryl Becenti's hallmark. It also has the HEAVY X HAND hallmark, which was a shop in Albuquerque for whom Darryl sometimes worked prior to his death. This shop is known for producing jewelry using heavier gauge sterling silver and top quality natural stones. Certificate of Authenticity included and gift box included.
Darryl Becenti was born in 1957 in Gallup. New Mexico. He was taught silver work by his brothers-in-law, David & Leroy Reeves in 1980 and he was the brother-in-law to the famous Sunshine Reeves, Gary Reeves, David Reeves, Andy Cadman, and Darrell Cadman Clan. Darrell made his own stamps and dyes, and heavily 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.