Vintage Navajo,Cuff-Watch Sterling Silver ,Turquoise, Bracelet

Jewelry : Collectible : Ethnic, Tribal

 

This is a fantastic vintage Watch Cuff Bracelet made by the Navajo's about the late 60's or early 70's. First of all the watch is worthless and does NOT work. But, it is marked FGP, Tuba City, which is where the Navajo Indian Reservation is located partly. Interesting. The main bezel , holding the watch is about 2'' wide and about 2-3/8'' tall. It houses 26 teardrop stones of Sleeping Beauty Turquoise, about 3/16'' x 3/8'' each and which I am sure is stabilized Turquoise. Most Turquoise that you see today is stabilized, as it is much easier for people to work with when making jewelry etc. The outer wings on this bracelet are each about 3/4'' tall by about 1-1/2'' wide and host 11 more stones each, the same size. There is one stone on the top of the main bezel , which is cracked, but all there and tight in the saw-tooth bezel. The measurements of this bracelet are about 5-1/4'' on the inside of the band with an additional 1-1/8'' opening. This bracelet could be gently spread or closed slightly to allow for a better fit. This very nice older watch bracelet weighs in about 70 grams total. Thanks for your interest

Item ID: ck-161