Vintage Sterling Turquoise Cuff Bracelet Hallmarked

  

Age of Item - Vintage. Condition - good condition (polished).

Light scratches from wear and age. Inside Circumference - 5 1/2 end to end B. Width across bracelet - 2 1/4. Width from top to bottom - 1 7/8.

Outside width of bracelet - 3/8 end to end. Weight - 15.57 Grams. Makers Mark - S M - can't find exact name, there are several in both Zuni and Navajo.

Precious Metal Mark - Sterling and confirmed positive by acid test. Designs or engraving - see pics.

Gemstone - 5 sleping beauty stones - measure approx. Remarks & our Opinion - This is a lightweight cuff and is easily adjustable. Cuff is more oval than round and has markings on both sides. Marked SM at end of cuff. Dating - earliest would be 1950's. We do a few basic tests to check if it is fake. Hit against teeth for sound. Use acetone to see if matrix washes off.

If any of these checks are negative then we will let it be known in our description. If this is a polished cabochon we also assume it is stabilized turquoise.

We do not know if it is low / high grade turquoise because the tests are destructive in nature and could damage the turquoise. Our opinion's made about the jewelry we sell is so we can be as correct and honest about our description as we can. Native American Stamp & Hallmark Info -There are no exact dates when "Sterling" was first used on Native American jewelry. Opinions vary but is suggested after 1932. Most Native American items from 1930's and before would not have a Sterling or 925 stamp or a Artist hallmark.

There are exceptions to this. Some items made in the 1940's-1950's may have used the Sterling stamp.

In general the Sterling and or "925" stamp with a artist hallmark since the 1950's was and is still used today. PICTURES:Please note that 99.9% of our photos are enlarged for better viewing and not the actual size.

All of our pics are cropped to get a best view of the item from different angles. The pics are also lightened or darkened in order to show the item clearly. We also use clarity to bring out the best color the item will have. Some think this is deceptive. If you would like a picture of the item without any cropping just let us know and I will be glad to do it.

All items are Vintage or Antique. Because of the wear and age these items will almost always have chips, fading of metal , and wear in different areas.

If we miss something it will be accidental and we hope you will see it in the pics. Age and wear adds a lot of character to many pieces. All Sterling items (even when marked sterling /925) are acid tested to confirm they are actually sterling. When we sell a item as sterling we guarantee 100% that it's sterling.

We do not send labels. The item "Vintage Sterling Turquoise Cuff Bracelet Hallmarked" is in sale since Tuesday, September 14, 2021. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Native American\Bracelets". The seller is "oldjewelryfinds" and is located in Selbyville, Delaware. This item can be shipped to United States.

1. Ethnic & Regional Style: Native American
2. Material: Stone
3. Metal: Sterling Silver
4. Artisan: S M -
5. Modified Item: No
6. Main Stone: Turquoise
7. Brand: Handmade
8. Jewelry Type: Bracelets
9. Type: Bracelet
10. Metal Purity: 925
11. Tribal Affiliation: Navajo / Zuni
12. Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
13. Country of Origin: USA