DESCRIPTION:

Created in the 70's by Navajo Paul Chee..It's made with heavy gauge sterling,so it would be hard to bend this one out of shape!

The cuff has various shape stones that all match in color.The turquoise is from Battle Mountain, Nevada & comes from a time before they started treating turquoise.

These stones have maintained their color after all these years,which tells me that they are top notch & higher quality..Quality in turquoise is based on it's "Hardness" & with hardness,the turquoise is less porous & blue turquoise will not change to those deep greens like you see in vintage stones.It stays the same color throughout it's lifetime.So with that said,this has some quality turquoise in it!

The face sits atop of a wire shank that is made with strong/thick 8-10 gauge sterling wire,which is extremely heavy & literally makes it non destructible!

The turquoise sits secure in their 'saw tooth' bezels .One of the stones has a little 'pitting' which is inherit & very common in turquoise & generally happens in the matrix.
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ARTIST:Paul Chee
TRIBE:Navajo
WEIGHT: 4.40 ounces -124 Grams
WIDTH:2-3/4" Tall
INTERIOR MEASUREMENT: 4-3/4"
GAP MEASUREMENT: 1-1/4"
(For a total wrist circumference of 6")
(If your not sure if this will fit,please read on "How to fit a Cuff" Below)
ADJUSTABLE: No-Gauge too Thick/Heavy
MATERIAL:High Grade Natural-Battle Mountain Turquoise
STONE CUTS: Free Form
METAL: Sterling Silver(tested)
METAL FINISH: Developed Patina
STYLE:Traditional Navajo Turquoise Cuff
HALLMARK:"-P.Chee
AGE:Vintage
CIRCA: 1970'S
CONDITION: Well kept,no loose or cracked stones
"If you don't think that the item is not as great as I think it is,it does not mean the item is 'not as described'!
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SIGNATURE REQUIREMENT:
Anything with this kind of price tag, will have a mandatory signature confirmation requirement & will come insured.(This is reflected in the shipping price) . If you're not home in the day & need it shipped where it can be signed for,please change that in your "Ship To" section before I create the shipping label***I'm sorry if this may be an inconvenience, but I do not ship expensive pieces without one. This is for your safety & mine.
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HOW TO FIT A CUFF
Below is a You Tube link that has valuable information on how to put a cuff on properly.So please copy/paste that & check it out.. I also suggest you read what I wrote below as well,since I also cover things that they do not cover..

https://youtu.be/bU6QwykAo7w

The best way to get a good fit is to measure a cuff bracelet you already have that fits you well. The total inside circumference is the inside circumference of the bracelet from end to end plus the gap (the distance between the ends)If you don't have a cuff bracelet , then measure your wrist where you want to wear the bracelet. Cut a strip of paper approximately 8" long and as wide as the bracelet you would like to wear. Wrap the paper around your wrist where you would wear the bracelet. You might secure the paper with a piece of tape to get a better feel of the fit. Remove the paper and measure from the end to the mark for the circumference of your wrist.

EXAMPLE: If the inside Circumference end to end is 5" and the Gap is 1", the total inside Circumference would be 6" and would be suitable for a wrist approximately 5 3/4" to 6 1/4" depending on how tight or loose you like to wear your bracelets..Remember the interior does not change,but the gap can be adjusted,either by yourself or your jeweler,depending on the thickness of the gauge.

****The thickness of the fleshy part (above your wrist) is equally as important as to whether a cuff fits properly & even though the cuff could fit your wrist,if the gap is too small or too large, can make a huge difference in the cuff fitting*****

A cuff should not 'roll' around on your wrist(Too loose),nor should you see flesh hanging over the edge(Too tight) Always put the cuff on above the wrist bone where it is fleshy,then bring it down to wrist.And NEVER "squeeze" to tighten!! You will lose the integrity of the metal & if there are stones,they can loosen..Rather,turn your wrist over,push down on one end at the terminal,push down on the other at the terminal..Go easy,if the gauge is lighter..sted,either by yourself or your jeweler,depending on the thickness of the gauge.****