Cuff, Natural Stone, Turquoise, High Quality, Award Winning Mike Bird-Romero Hallmark, Vintage, 4331

BOLD BEAUTY FROM THE AWARD-WINNING MIKE BIRD ROMERO

We instantly fell in love with this vintage cuff from Mike Bird Romero. The wide set cuff featured rounded sterling silver details and a large natural turquoise stone. The matrix of the stone is truly mesmerizing and is accented with large drops. From the bold beauty to the high-quality craftsmanship, this cuff is a true collector.

Mike Bird (Romero) (1946-; Ohkay Owingeh, formerly known as San Juan Pueblo). Hand-wrought, tufa casting; silver, gold,  set stones, turquoise, coral,  jewelry, service ware, purses, spurs. Mike Bird-Romero was influenced early by Julian Lovato and Mark Chee. He moved away from the contemporary style promulgated by Charles Lolma and others to a classic style reflective of traditional imagery and stamp work. Multiple award winner at the Santa Fe Indian Market. Married to author Allison Bird (1949-2015). 

Mark: A bird (one or two; may be on an attached tag)

• artist: Mike Bird-Romero
• hallmarks: picto: 2 birds with U.S. between STERLING
• affiliation: Ohkay Owingeh (formerly known as San Juan Pueblo)
• materials: sterling silver, turquoise
• measurements: inside: 5 1/4", gap: 1", across face: 1 1/8"
• nice vintage condition
• stone is secure in its setting
• abrasions and surface wear commensurate with age
• silver has a nice patina with light oxidation
• light wear from use
• style: JB4331