Bolo, Specimen, Turquoise, # 8 Mine, Hallmark, Vintage, 4018

ONE BOLD SOUTHWESTERN BEAUTY

Big, bold, and beautiful describe this vintage bolo tie. The bolo features a large # 8 mine turquoise stone set in a serrated bezel, a twisted rope-detail border, and intricate sterling silver drop and half-circle accents. Its color is a blue-green hue with a heavy caramel matrix throughout. Slide it up or down along the black braided bolo cord, which features sterling silver aiguillettes on its ends. Bring big, bold beauty to your style with this bolo.

Dorothy Secatero (1942-; Navajo) Active since 1960s. Nugget work, leaf, wire appliqué.

Mark: D S

• artist: Dorothy Secatero
• affiliation: Navajo
• hallmarks: DS
• materials: sterling silver, turquoise (#8), leather cord
• measurements: 44", shield is 4" x 3"
• weight: 99 grams
• tension clamp unmarked
• vintage condition
• stone is secure in it setting
• natural inclusions to stone
• no breaks or cracks
• abrasions and surface wear commensurate with age
• silver has a nice patina with light oxidation
• wear from use
• style: JN4018