Cuff, Inlay, Turquoise, Raindrops, Simplicio Hallmark, Vintage, 40s, 3985

DROP DEAD GORGEOUS

Finding a piece crafted by the late Dan Simplicio is like finding a great treasure. His pieces are gorgeous, and this cuff is a perfect example of his work. The wide sterling silver cuff features a teardrop nd diamond pattern of inlaid turquoise. A drop-dead gorgeous cuff that can stand out on its own or be added to the perfect stack. 

Dan Simplicio (1917- 1969; Zuni). Active 1920s-1969. Traditional; cluster work; leaf applique; decorated teardrops; channel inlay; casting; stamp work; jewelry, hollow-ware; silver, gold; turquoise and coral nuggets or twigs. Works in nugget-style in the 1940s with C. G. Wallace at Zuni, and later with John Kennedy at the Gallup Indian Trading Company. Nephew of Juan de Dios who taught silversmithing to Simplicio.

Marks: D S and five-point star; five-point star (star stamp used in the late 1960s)

• artist: Dan Simplicio (deceased)
• affiliation: Zuni
• hallmarks: SIMPLICIO STERLING
• materials: sterling silver, turquoise
• dimensions: 1" gap, 5 1/4" inside, 1/2" across
• weight: 29 grams
• nice vintage condition
• stones are secure in their setting
• abrasions and surface wear commensurate with age
• silver has a nice patina
• wear from use
• style number: JB3985