Old Pawn Fred Harvey Era Turquoise Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet
- Weight22.1 g
Description
This stunning old pawn Fred Harvey era cuff bracelet features a beautiful oval turquoise stone set in a simple bezel with a twisted rope detail and a border of silver beads. The bezel has a few slits, and the stone has some minor scuffs, which are characteristics that add to the unique, time-worn character of this piece. The center is flanked by a pair of meticulously crafted sterling silver arrows crossed over a three-split shank band. The band is hand-stamped with traditional designs, showcasing the meticulous craftsmanship typical of older native jewelry. The cuff is flexible and easily adjustable for a comfortable fit. It measures 5 3/8 inches around with a 7/8 inch opening and weighs a solid 22.1 grams. Unmarked, which is common for older pieces, this bracelet embodies the rich history and tradition of authentic Native American silversmithing.
Old pawn jewelry refers to pieces that were traditionally left at a trading post by a Native American artisan in exchange for goods or cash. If the item was not reclaimed, it would be sold as “pawn” by the trader. This jewelry is highly sought after by collectors for its authentic craftsmanship, historical significance, and unique character. This particular piece is also a wonderful example of the "Fred Harvey era" style, which emerged in the early 20th century to meet the demand of tourists traveling the American Southwest by railroad. This style is characterized by lighter-weight silver, stamped motifs (like the crossed arrows on this piece), and designs that were often chosen for their visual appeal to travelers. Unlike many modern pieces, this bracelet was not mass-produced; each piece tells a story through its hand-wrought details and natural imperfections.
Item specification
- Materials
- turquoise, sterling silver, silver, ag, 925
- Primary color
- Silver
- Secondary color
- Blue
- Theme
- Southwestern
- Adjustable
- Yes
- Gemstone
- Turquoise
- Spinner
- No
- Style
- Boho & hippie
- Weight
- 22.1 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
- 0.88"
- Fits a wrist of
- 6.26"
This one suits wrists from about 5.66" to 6.11". Measure with a tape or a strip of paper, snug against the skin, just below the wrist bone.
Too tight -0.24" of room
Forcing this cuff on risks both the stones and the silver. The gap cannot safely be widened to make it fit.
Slight adjustment possible — once
Light-gauge silver can be eased a little by a jeweller to follow your wrist. Once. Repeated bending work-hardens the metal and it eventually snaps at the shoulder.
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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