Vintage Early Navajo Native American Sterling Silver Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

This early Navajo cuff bracelet shows several classic characteristics of pre-modern Navajo silversmithing, visible in both the construction and the stones. The bracelet features natural turquoise cabochons that display subtle color change from wear a trait of older untreated turquoise that gradually darkens from contact with skin oils over time. This type of aging is commonly seen in early Navajo jewelry.

The cluster is framed with simple silver drops and a twisted wire border, keeping the focus on the stones and the hand-built silverwork. The cuff is constructed using hand-pulled twisted silver wire, not modern machine-twisted wire. This traditional technique creates a softer, slightly irregular twist that is characteristic of early Navajo bracelets. The silver has developed a deep natural patina that further supports the age and authenticity of the piece. Inner circumference of bracelet (end to end): approx.

Total inner circumference (gap included): approx. The center turquoise measures approx. There is no purity mark, however it has been tested positive for sterling silver.

How to Make Sure Your Bracelet Will Fit. The best way to get a good fit is to measure a cuff bracelet you already have that fits you well and look for a bracelet with those dimensions. If you don't have a cuff bracelet to use for comparison, then measure your wrist where you want to wear the bracelet. Use a half inch wide strip of paper and wrap it around your wrist.

Be sure that it completes its circumference over your wrist bone and is in comfortable contact with your skin the whole way around. Mark the paper where it begins to overlap with the start, lay it out flat, and measure from the start to the mark.

This is your proper wrist circumference. Your satisfaction is our priority.

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