Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Cluster Cuff Bracelet by Mary S. Lew - Signed Collectible
- Weight52.4 g
Description
Embrace a piece of Native American artistry with this stunning vintage Navajo cluster cuff bracelet, meticulously handcrafted from sterling silver and adorned with vibrant natural turquoise stones. This exceptional piece is a testament to the rich tradition of Navajo silversmithing, a craft renowned for its intricate designs and deep cultural significance. The bracelet features a classic cluster design, where multiple turquoise cabochons are expertly set, creating a captivating display of color and texture. The central focus is a prominent oval turquoise, surrounded by a halo of smaller round silver beads and oval stones, each nestled in its own sawtooth bezel, a hallmark of quality craftsmanship. Delicate silverwork, including applied leaf motifs and stamped crescent details along the band, further enhances its beauty and authenticity.
This substantial cuff weighs a comfortable 52.4 grams, offering a pleasing heft and sense of quality. It is designed to fit a 7 1/4 inch wrist, with an inner circumference of 5 3/8 inches plus a 1 3/4 inch opening for easy wear. The bracelet makes a bold statement, measuring 1 3/4 inches at its widest point and gracefully tapering to 5/8 inches at the ends, ensuring a comfortable and secure fit. The interior of the cuff bears the maker's mark "MARY S. LEW" and a distinct arrow hallmark, identifying the skilled artisan behind this timeless creation.
Navajo jewelry, particularly pieces featuring turquoise, holds a special place in the history of Southwestern art. Turquoise is a sacred stone for many Native American cultures, believed to bring protection, good fortune, and health. The cluster style became popular in the early to mid-20th century and continues to be a cherished design, showcasing the smith's ability to work with numerous small stones to create a harmonious and impactful piece. Owning a piece like this is not just acquiring jewelry; it's inheriting a story and a tradition passed down through generations. This Mary S. Lew cuff is a beautiful example of this heritage, perfect for collectors and those who appreciate the enduring allure of handcrafted Native American adornment.
Item specification
- Materials
- turquoise, silver, sterling, sterling silver, silber, ag
- Bracelet length
- 5 3/8 Inches
- Bracelet width
- 1 3/4 Inches
- Primary color
- Blue
- Secondary color
- Silver
- Theme
- Southwestern
- Gemstone
- Turquoise
- Spinner
- No
- Style
- Boho & hippie
- Weight
- 52.4 g
Details as listed by the shop. Anything not shown wasn't recorded for this piece — ask us and we'll check it by hand.
Will it fit?
Will this cuff fit you?
- Inner silver
- 5.38"
- Gap opening
- 1.75"
- Fits a wrist of
- 7.13"
This one suits wrists from about 6.53" to 6.98". Measure with a tape or a strip of paper, snug against the skin, just below the wrist bone.
Loose, draped fit +0.63" of room
It will sit lower toward the hand. Check the gap is narrow enough that it cannot turn and slip off.
Non-adjustable — solid silver
Thick-gauge sterling does not move by hand, and forcing it work-hardens the shoulders until they crack. Please buy to your measurement rather than planning to adjust it.
Set with Turquoise.
How to put a vintage cuff on without bending it
- Turn the cuff so the gap faces the underside of your wrist.
- Rest the opening against the narrowest part — the flat side of the wrist, not the back of the hand.
- Roll it on: slide one terminal past the wrist bone, then rotate the cuff around rather than pushing it straight on.
- Turn the gap back underneath once it is on.
The roll is the whole trick. Pushing a cuff on straight is what makes people force the gap wider, and the silver does not come back.
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