Vintage Inlaid Turquoise Shell Cuff Bracelet by Ervin Tsosie 2190

Vintage Inlaid Turquoise Shell Cuff

This magnificent, Vintage Inlaid Turquoise Shell Cuff was handmade by Ervin Tsosie. It displays a wonderful mix of stone and shell! Genuine Turquoise, Lapis, Spiny Oyster, White shell and Jet were hand cut to fit precisely in Sterling channels. Set on a premium weight of Sterling, it's finished with smooth borders. It's 2" wide and will best fit a 6-1/2 to 7" wrist. In very good, original condition, it's hallmarked and stamped Sterling. All eyes will be on you, when you wear this Vintage Inlaid Turquoise Shell Cuff......it's awe inspiring!

Note: This jewelry is built to last, please know that trying to bend or manipulate it, will damage the inlay.

Your correct size: you must measure the circumference of your wrist. You can use a cloth tape measure, a ¼” strip of paper or a cord to wrap around your wrist and mark it. Lay it out flat and measure the length against a ruler, that’s your exact circumference and the size you wear.

Ervin (1970- ) is an award winning smith, who started making jewelry in the 1980's. He is referenced in Hougart's "Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks", Wright's "Hallmarks of the Southwest" and Schaaf's "American Indian Jewelry Vols. I and III".