Vintage Spiny Oyster Shell Silver Bracelet Navajo Ladies Cuff 0209

 Vintage Spiny Oyster Shell Silver Bracelet

This Vintage Spiny Oyster Shell Silver Bracelet was handmade by Navajo Calvin Toddy. This cuff dazzles with the shimmering beauty of the sea! The natural shell has been hand carved and bezel set in Sterling with a twist wire wrap. Each is framed in notched arcs with stamped drops. It's 1-3/4" wide at the center and will best fit a 6-1/4" to 6-1/2"wrist. Stamped Sterling and hallmarked. Easy to wear, this one of a kind, Vintage Spiny Oyster Shell Silver Bracelet is simply beautiful!

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.

Calvin (1955- ) lives in Chinle, AZ and was born into the Folded Arms People Clan for Red Streak Across Forehead. He became active in the 1970's and he is also an accomplished painter. He is referenced in Schaaf's American Indian Jewellery III, Wright's "Hallmarks of the Southwest" and Hougart's "Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks".