Vintage Native American / Southwestern cuff bracelet:
* Handmade artisan piece
* Bow tie design front and center
* Perfect dreamy blue green turquoise round polished cabochon centerpiece
* Stampings down each side include the lasso that symbolizes captivity, feathers that denote courage wisdom and strength, and large rattlesnake jaws meaning strength
ESTIMATED AGE OR ERA = True vintage - guessing circa 1940's - 1950's
METAL AND/OR MATERIAL = 925 Sterling silver and turquoise
CLOSURE/CLASP = No clasp - slide on to wear cuff style
MARKS = None that I could find
MEASUREMENTS = Bracelet is oval in general shape and has an inside diameter of 2 3/8" x 1 3/4" - Profile is 3/4" tall in front and tapers to 3/8" on the sides. I would guess it may work best for a petite wrist. Opening to slide a wrist in is 1 1/2" across
US RING SIZE = N/A
WEIGHT = 12.8 grams on my scale
CONDITION = Overall great vintage condition - no damage to mention.
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