Sterling Silver Turquoise Cuff, Native American Jewelry, NFC Marked
- Weight100.9 g
Description
Discover this exquisite Native American sterling silver and turquoise cuff bracelet, a true testament to timeless craftsmanship and heritage. Weighing a substantial 100.9 grams, this piece showcases five striking, natural turquoise stones, each with unique matrix patterns that speak to the stone's organic beauty. The bracelet measures 5 1/4" internally with a 1 1/2" opening, designed to comfortably fit a wrist measuring 6 3/4". Its robust construction features multiple silver bands forming the cuff, adorned with intricate stamped details on the outer edges and a distinctive twisted silver rope accent across the top. The inner edge of the cuff is clearly marked with the maker's mark "NFC," indicating its authentic origin and the skilled artisan behind its creation.
This style of Native American jewelry, particularly from the Southwestern tribes like the Navajo, Zuni, and Hopi, often incorporates natural elements and traditional silversmithing techniques. Historically, turquoise has been highly revered by these cultures, believed to offer protection, strength, and good fortune. The practice of setting raw or minimally polished stones in substantial silver settings became prominent in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as Native American artisans began to adapt their traditional crafts for a wider market. Each piece tells a story of cultural significance and artistic expression, making this cuff not just a beautiful accessory, but a wearable piece of history.
Item specification
- Materials
- turquoise, sterling silver, silver, sterling, 925, silber, ag
- Bracelet length
- 5 1/4 Inches
- Bracelet width
- 1 1/2 Inches
- Primary color
- Silver
- Secondary color
- Blue
- Theme
- Southwestern
- Adjustable
- No
- Gemstone
- Turquoise
- Style
- Boho & hippie
- Weight
- 100.9 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
- 5.25"
- Gap opening
- 1.50"
- Fits a wrist of
- 6.75"
This one suits wrists from about 6.15" to 6.6". Measure with a tape or a strip of paper, snug against the skin, just below the wrist bone.
Snug, tailored fit +0.25" of room
It will sit close and stay firmly in place, with very little spin or movement on the wrist.
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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