Vintage Navajo Fred Harvey Tufa-Cast High Grade Bisbee Turquoise Bracelet 1940's

Vintage Navajo Fred Harvey Tufa-Cast High Grade Bisbee Turquoise Bracelet 1940's. Interested in more than one item? Most of our items are Unique One-of-a-Kind and subject to availability.

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Featuring more traditional techniques and a dark silver patina, vintage jewelry is very collectible. The age of our vintage jewelry usually ranges from the 1920's to 1970's, though some pieces may be older or newer.

Prior to the 1960's, artists rarely signed their jewelry- therefore most vintage pieces are unattributed unless the original owner kept records. Most of our vintage jewelry is acquired from private collections and we feel honored to pass on these treasured pieces to new owners.

We recommend leaving the patina on old jewelry, as polishing can diminish the value. This is a Fred Harvey Era High Grade Bisbee Arizona Turquoise Cuff Bracelet. This is an exceptionally well-made bracelet made in the lost art form of. Set with a absolutely Stunning luminous sky-blue Gem Quality Turquoise stones from the famed Bisbee mine right here in Arizona. This bracelet is a really impressive example of the very difficult and painstaking technique of tufa-casting.

The cast is complex with a very pleasing design layout and shows the ideal combination of strength and a certain delicacy that is the mark of fine tufa casting. The bracelet is nicely accentuated with some elegant and restrained chisel and file work and is completed by the addition of a beautiful square-shaped sky blue. Turquoise stone with a medium brown matrix.

The stone is set in a very finely-serrated silver bezel. The bracelet measures 1 7/8 in maximum width. The inner circumference end-to-end is 5 1/2 and the gap between terminals is 1 3/16 for a total interior circumference of 6 11/16. The bracelet weighs a nice 80 grams or 2 7/8 ounces and is in excellent original condition. A very accomplished and striking piece of silverwork, this is also an extremely satisfying bracelet to wear with a smooth and nice feel on the wrist.

An exact date is not available for when the stamp STERLING was first used on Native American jewelry. Items made in the 1930s would usually not have that stamp nor any other hallmark. A few items made in the 1940s to 1950s might have the STERLING stamp, most notably, those made by Bell Traders during that time period. Pieces made in the 1950s and 1960s and later often have the STERLING indication.

This bracelet is filled with elegance and it gives off a timeless look and feel. It is sure to be a great addition to any collection!

This is a Classic PIECE FROM DAYS GONE BY. A great-looking, extremely wearable piece from a fascinating and romantic period of Southwestern history, this bracelet was likely first acquired by a traveler on the Santa Fe railroad from a Fred Harvey Company trading post such as the Indian Room at Albuquerques Alvarado Hotel or The Hopi House at the Grand Canyon. As with Vintage Native American Pieces, some pieces may Exhibit Test Mark(s), Patina, Scratches, and Minor Dings from the Years in and out of Pawn Shops and Personal Collections. Words alone are not enough describe this extraordinary bracelet so please take a look at the pictures to get a feel for this magnificent valuable masterpiece of Native American Indian craftsmanship.

Turquoise is sacred to both Native American and oriental traditions. It is associated with the sky, and bringing sky energy to earth. It can help promote honest and clear communication from the heart. Turquoise is also a powerful crystal for relieving stress. It is also said to protect against pollution in the environment, and to bring abundance. Turquoise is said also help speed the healing process, and is also known as a master healer stone. It is very powerful for grounding and protection also. Turquoise is associated with the throat chakra primarily. Silver is a mineral that is said to mirror the soul, strengthen the connection between astral and physical bodies, and enhance intuitive and psychic energies. Silver is mystically considered to improve speech, bring eloquence.

It is also purported to attract, enhance and store the energies of gemstones, as well as draw out negative energies. Silver is related to the moon, and moon energies.

Physically, crystal healing lore indicates that silver is has been traditionally used to aid hepatitis treatments, eliminate toxins, expel toxins through the pores, headache, rheumatic pain, nausea and gastritis, obesity, diabetes, and increase assimilation of vitamins A and E. Turquoise, the "fallen sky stone" hidden in Mother Earth, has been valued by cultures for its beauty and reputed spiritual and life-giving qualities for over 7000 years. It is a true gem of the centuries and has been cherished above all else in creation as the stone of water, stone of blessings, good fortune, protection, good health and long life.

This Handmade bracelet will become one of your favorites and is sure to become a treasured family heirloom for generations. The quality of this turquoise bracelet is second to none! High quality or high grade Turquoise that is natural and free from any enhancements is Rare Turquoise!

Turquoise was one of the first gemstones found by man over 7000 years ago, it was immediately coveted by royalty and spiritual leaders. The highest quality Turquoise has been rare and highly sought after for the duration of its history. Today, rare Turquoise such as AAA Gem Turquoise is nearly impossible to find and becoming very valuable. Above is a Rare Turquoise specimen from the Bisbee Mine which is located in Bisbee, Arizona.

High-grade Bisbee Turquoise believed to be some the finest Real Turquoise that has ever come out of the ground in North America. There was a short period of time between 1960 - 1976 when extraction of Turquoise from the Bisbee Mine was active, other then that very little Turquoise has come out of the mine. Bisbee Turquoise is highly sought after and for good reason, it is very Rare Turquoise! Don't let this extreme rarity of high-grade Bisbee Turquoise slip thru your fingers! Thanks for looking and be sure to check out my store for more selections of authentic Native American jewelry and artifacts! If you like our products, please add me to your. List or consider subscribing to our. For updates on newly listed items, sales and special promotions! We would be happy to consider reasonable offers.

This Vintage Jewelry is an Excellent Investment and does Appreciate in Value. Compare your own financial investments over the past ten years to investments in pieces of Native American Indian and Mexican art and antiques! We understand the true value and nature of hand crafted Indian art.

And, we recognize that it is important to know that the artist is truly a member of a Native American tribe. So, to ensure you that this is the real deal, a. Has been included with this item.

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The item "Vintage Navajo Fred Harvey Tufa-Cast High Grade Bisbee Turquoise Bracelet 1940's" is in sale since Thursday, December 15, 2016. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Native American\Bracelets". The seller is "elkcreektradingllc" and is located in Kykotsmovi Village, Arizona. This item can be shipped to United States.

Jewelry Type: Bracelets
Metal: Sterling Silver
Metal Purity: .

925 Sterling
Main Stone: Turquoise
Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
Artisan: Unknown
Signed?: Signed
Origin: SW USA