{"product_id":"navajo-sterling-silver-sleeping-beauty-turquoise-and-mediterranean-coral-cuff","title":"Navajo Sterling Silver, Sleeping Beauty Turquoise, and Mediterranean Coral Cuff","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eThis wide, sand-cast or hand-fabricated sterling silver cuff showcases the \"Row\" or \"Cluster\" style, emphasizing the natural beauty of the stones against intricate silverwork.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Design Elements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Gemstones:\u003c\/strong\u003e * \u003cstrong\u003eTurquoise:\u003c\/strong\u003e The vibrant, clear blue stones appear to be \u003cstrong\u003eSleeping Beauty Turquoise\u003c\/strong\u003e (from Arizona), highly prized for its \"clean\" color and lack of heavy matrix.\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoral:\u003c\/strong\u003e The deep red cabochons are likely \u003cstrong\u003eMediterranean Red Coral\u003c\/strong\u003e, which became a staple of high-end Navajo jewelry through 19th-century trade.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver Artistry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRope\/Twist Wire:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each stone is encircled by a \"twisted wire\" border, representing the umbilical cord and the bond between the wearer and the earth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaindrops\/Silver Beads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, hand-melted silver \"raindrops\" are nestled between the bezels, a traditional motif used to symbolize water and life in the desert.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStampwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e The outer edges of the cuff feature hand-stamped geometric patterns, likely representing lightning or mountain ranges, adding texture and traditional narrative to the piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 52.30 grams (significant silver weight).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.25 x 2.75 inches (standard large wrist sizing).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling Silver (typically stamped \".925\" or \"Sterling\" on the interior).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sawtooth bezels, hand-applied wirework, and traditional stampwork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector's Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe combination of turquoise and red coral in Navajo jewelry is often referred to as a \"protection\" pairing—the blue representing the sky (father) and the red representing the earth (mother).\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e The silver shows a beautiful natural patina in the recessed areas, which provides depth to the design. The stones appear securely set in their original sawtooth bezels with no visible cracks.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Media Antiques \u0026 Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45878700441834,"sku":"125103004","price":1190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/9510\/4746\/files\/DSC_3756_3166913.jpg?v=1773037775","url":"https:\/\/www.mediajewelry.com\/products\/navajo-sterling-silver-sleeping-beauty-turquoise-and-mediterranean-coral-cuff","provider":"Media Antiques \u0026 Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}