Vintage - Monumental Vintage Navajo Turquoise Cuff Bracelet - Estate

This striking vintage Navajo cuff bracelet is a bold statement piece that commands attention with its remarkable scale and raw natural beauty. Handcrafted in sterling silver, the bracelet features a colossal freeform turquoise stone, rich in mottled greens and blues with mineral inclusions and surface character that reflect its natural origins. Measuring approximately 3.5 inches long by 3 inches wide, this is a masterwork of classic Navajo silversmithing from the 1970s or earlier.

The stone is framed by finely detailed, hand-stamped silverwork including leaf motifs, twisted wire, and traditional repoussé elements, all set atop a heavy four-split shank cuff with sculptural terminal curves. The reverse shows deep patina and wear consistent with age, and though unsigned—as was common in earlier pieces—the workmanship suggests a skilled Navajo artisan working during the mid-20th century.

This piece embodies the bold aesthetic of early Navajo jewelry: powerful, organic, and undeniably rooted in the land from which it comes. Ideal for collectors of estate Native jewelry or anyone drawn to bold, one-of-a-kind Southwestern design.

Era: Circa 1970s or earlier

Tribe: Navajo

Materials: Sterling silver, natural turquoise

Measurements: 3.5" L x 3" W (stone), wrist size approx. 6.5–7.25" adjustable

Condition: Excellent vintage condition with rich patina; no artist hallmark

Style: Navajo Revival / Old Pawn aesthetic