Vintage 1970s–80s Navajo Sterling Silver Chip Inlay Bear Cuff – Turquoise

Authentic vintage Navajo sterling silver bear cuff bracelet Classic Gilbert Ortega shop piece, ca. 1975–1995 • Hand-made chip inlay turquoise body with coral heartline (the traditional Navajo “line of life/breath”) • sterling silver with hand-stamped arrows on the sides and scalloped bezel • Stamped “HMIJ” (Hand Made Indian Jewelry – the famous Ortega guarantee mark) + bench initial “M” • Excellent vintage condition – beautiful patina, ready to wear or collect One of the most iconic and recognizable Southwestern designs – the Ortega bear cuff. These were made by anonymous Navajo bench silversmiths for the Gilbert Ortega stores in Phoenix and Santa Fe and have been collector favorites for decades.