Old Pawn Native American Turquoise Oval Stone Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet

Old Pawn Native American The cuff is typically made from sterling silver or, in some cases, early "coin silver".Design Details: The piece often features traditional motifs such as feathers, leaves, or geometric patterns stamped into the metal. Central Stone: An oval turquoise stone set inside a traditional serrated or smooth bezel, framed with a twisted "rope" wire accent. The stone showcases a prominent brown matrix pattern.Metal Work: The wide cuff features extensive stamp work, including traditional geometric patterns and feather-like textures chiseled into the surface.Appliqué Accents: Raised metal conchos, beads, and rosettes are soldered onto the sides of the central setting.Style Era: The stamping, construction technique, and style align closely with historic Fred Harvey-era or mid-century Navajo "Old Pawn" artisan work. The Pink Hue Connection: The pink cast on the piece actually aligns with this older timeframe. Older Native American jewelry was frequently crafted by melting down coin silver or utilizing unique sterling alloys with a higher copper content. Over decades, as the silver wears away or experiences chemical exposure, that copper base rises to the surface, creating the pink tint Yes, it is very common and often considered normal for turquoise to have visible lines or "cracks".measurements please see all photos weight about 4 3/8 oz boxP