18-stone older Navajo turquoise cuff. #1650

If one had a shop that he or she wanted to advertise on a billboard along Interstate 40 in New Mexico or Arizona, with an image that encapsulates what Native American jewelry is all about, this might be the image of choice.  This older pawn cuff is about as traditional; as classic, as indicative of Navajo jewelry-making as it gets.  A blast from the past.  This cuff was tarnished almost black before taking one Connoisseurs Jewelry Wipe to it.  One can refresh the Sterling and clean the stones a bit, and it emerges like a Phoenix from the ashes.  This cuff requires a bit larger wrist size. The total inside circumference—including the 'gap,' is seven-inches even.  We may able to shape if very slightly PRIOR TO SHIPPING, but a wrist circumference of 6 and 7/8th's to about a 7 and 1/8th is the target wrist size.  Respect the piece and shop for something else it you don't fall into that size category.  Measure twice; buy once.  This beauty weighs 73.2-grams, or 2.55-ounces.  It is hallmarked "T." The 18 older turquoise stones have changed hue with age and gotten a little greener.  Best guess is old Sleeping Beauty turquoise—as older, non-stabilized Sleeping Beauty will take-on a greener hue.  It's a beauty folks.  Complimentary USPS Priority shipping within the U.S.