Wide Vintage Inlaid Turquoise Shell Silver Cuff by Nelson Garcia 1193

Wide Vintage Inlaid Turquoise Shell Silver Cuff

This Wide Vintage Inlaid Turquoise Shell Silver Cuff was handmade by Kewa Nelson Garcia. Three rows of hand cut tiles are fitted into Sterling. Two are Mother of Pearl and one includes Turquoise, MOP, Coral and Jet and add just the right color accents. This Sterling bracelet is 1-1/2" wide and will best fit a 6" to 6-1/2" wrist. It's hallmarked by the artist. A distinctive style based in tradition, this Wide Vintage Inlaid Turquoise Shell Silver Cuff is sure to turn a few heads!  

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.

Nelson (1955- ) was born in Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM. He learned from his father and has been making jewelry since he was a boy. A multiple award winner, he is reference in Hougart's "Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks" and Wright's "Hallmarks of the Southwest".