Cuff, Specimen, Turquoise, Pilot Mountain, Hallmark, Vintage, 2nd-Half 20th Century, 3052

BIG, BOLD, AND BEAUTIFUL. 

This is a unique statement cuff by the very talented Sammy Kescoli Begay. The stunning vintage piece is a wide sterling silver with dimensional carving and stampwork framing a statement-sized square of gorgeous green Pilot Mountain turquoise set in an interesting bezel. Stunning and collectible.

Sammy Kescoli Begay (Navajo). Traditional; ingot; stamp work, set stones; silver, gold, palladium.

Mark: S Kescoli (script, under a sunburst symbol; may be marked coin silver)

• artist: Sammy Kescoli Begay
• affiliation: Navajo
• hallmark: S. Kescoli NAVAJO STERLING
• materials: sterling silver, Pilot Mountain turquoise
• dimensions: 1 1/4" gap, 2 1/4" across face
• weight: 169 grams
• nice vintage condition
  
• stone is secure in its setting
• no stone chips or hairline fractures
• stone abrasions commensurate with age
• silver has a nice patina
• light wear from use
• style: JB3052