"Maryann & Felix Chavez" Turquoise Cuff Bracelet | Sterling Silver | Vintage c.1970's

A Bit About The Piece: A petit point turquoise cuff bracelet handmade by married Zuni artist duo. Details, details... The Stone: Turquoise 12 polished pear shaped cabochons average stone measurements: 4.5mm x 2mm likely origin: Royston Mining District, Nevada likely stabilized The Setting: Handmade Petit Point Cuff Bracelet .925 sterling silver, solid top of bracelet width: 23.99mm bracelet cuff width: 5.41mm signed "MFC" by Zuni artists Maryann and Felix Chavez approximate default wrist size: 6.50"- fits small to medium sized wrists and is adjustable Wear Report Some visible wear to cuff wire, including texturing to the metal that appears to not be original.  Minor wear to center silver accent in the middle of the turquoise cluster.   About Turquoise: What once was regarded a common byproduct of copper mining is now realized to be a rather scarce gem.  Typically found in or near copper mines around the world, turquoise from each locality differs in color, quality, character, and