Navajo, possible Pueblo

Circa 1940 | Silver, Turquoise | Item 2646

This Navajo, possibly Pueblo, bracelet has heavy silver and holds a large and great stone of turquoise, possibly Blue Gem. The stone has a nice and finely serrated bezel around it. The imperfections in the stone make it more interesting. Nine, heavy, wires make up the base for this bracelet. The inner three are flattened to be broader. These wires all end with a terminal applied on the outside. These terminals are stamped with the same “U” shape as found adjacent to the stone. On the front, adjacent to the stone on each side are two rows of stamped, meandering “U” shaped silver pieces. Just beyond these is a stacked row of 4, silver half circles. It is because of these additions that this piece might me Pueblo. This bracelet has a solid 130 gram weight. The inside length from terminal to terminal is about 6″, and the opening is 1 1/4″. There are no hall marks, but someone has scratched into the back some initials, likely a previous owner.