Description
All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc. The item should also be shown on a scale in the photos. Hallmarks will be shown, if no attribution is made then please assume it was unresearched due to time limitations. All items that are over 40+ years old should have age appropriate wear, more recent items will be extremely clean with no hidden flaws or repairs. The majority of our business on the (Estate Fresh Austin website) is to high end galleries all over the world, so the items we sell are in gallery condition. It is extremely common for 1970's and older Native American jewelry to have no markings whatsoever.
6.4" vintage Wes Willie Navajo modernist sterling silver amethyst cuff bracelet. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Circa last quarter of the 20th century.
Wes Willie's pieces are hand constructed with precision and unique insight. Innovative designs are paralleled with quality materials to manifest wonderful renderings of nature that may be adorned by all. Wes Willie combines precious metals with rare gems and minerals to produce beautiful masterpieces. He is an award winning artist because he takes the time to master his craft and execute his skill in a way that ensures durability.
His work features turquoise from many different mines including Lander Blue, Bisbee Blue, Carico Lake, Royston, Fox, Morenci, No. 8, Lone Mountain and Indian Mountain to name a few. He also utilizes coral of many shades and colors including oxblood red coral from the Mediterranean. Wes Willie's color palate also includes Australian Opal, B.C. Jade, African Sugilite, Mid-East Lapis and many North American Agates such Arizona Fire Agate. Wes Willie adds these rare delights to sterling silver, gold or platinum to bring forth rare, one of a kind pieces.
Over the years Wes Willie has acquired a skill and taste for color composition, fine lapidary and exquisite metal work. But it his unique designs that set him apart. His ability to find rare material punctuates his talent for creating his innovative designs. Wes Willie pieces are sought after all over the world, yet he remains open to build custom pieces to suit one's needs or preference without compromising the Wes Willie look.
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