Vintage 1940s Navajo Old Pawn Cuff Bracelet Hand Stamp Ingot w/Kingman Turquoise

Vintage 1940s Navajo Old Pawn Cuff Bracelet Hand Stamp Ingot w/Kingman Turquoise Authentic vintage Navajo turquoise cuff bracelet, handcrafted from heavy ingot silver in the late 1940s to early 1950s. This piece features five natural Kingman turquoise stones in deep, hand-cut serrated bezels. The turquoise displays classic electric blue hues with dark spiderweb matrix, consistent with stones mined from the Kingman Mine in Arizona. The wide, contoured band shows hammer and file marks typical of true bench-made silversmithing. Surface patina is untouched, confirming its Old Pawn origin and decades of wear. ⚒️ Details Tribe/Origin: Navajo (Diné) Era: Circa 1940s–1950s Metal: Coin silver / early sterling (unmarked) Turquoise: Natural Kingman Mine stones Width: Approx. 1¼” at widest point Inside Width: ~2½” (fits 6½–7” wrist) Weight: Heavy, solid feel – traditional ingot construction Condition: Excellent vintage condition; stones tight, no cracks or repairs; beautiful even patina 🪶 Historical Note Old Pawn Navajo bracelets like this were personal adornments, later traded or pawned through Southwestern trading posts. Each stone was hand-selected and bezel-set, making every cuff unique. Pieces from this era are prized for their authentic workmanship, early turquoise, and patina — hallmarks of true mid-century Navajo artistry. 📦 Collector Appeal This cuff represents a genuine period of Navajo silversmithing history — pre-hallmark, hand-forged, and stone-set with