RARE Curved Navajo Rug Design Navajo J.R. Tolino Sterling Cuff OLD PAWN, 54g, M

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RARE Curved Navajo Rug Design Navajo J.R. Tolino Sterling Cuff OLD PAWN, 54g, M:
$168.00

Highly collectible vintage and signed: Striking RUG PATTERN contoured cuff bracelet by noted Navajo artist Gilbert (J.R.) Tolino who recently won four silversmithing awards at the Gallup Ceremonials. This fits a 6.5 inch wrist perfectly and is very, very slightly adjustable. It weighs a hefty 54.2 grams. The inside measure is 5 5/8 inches with a gap of 1 3/8\" -- and is 1/8\" thick. Excellent condition except for tarnish on edges and inside (leave a note at checkout if you want tarnish gently removed.

A very similar rug pattern bracelet to this one by J.R. Tolino sold recently on the website of highly regarded Brown\'s Trading Post for more than $300.

J.R. Tolino began silversmithing in 1987 and is best known for his distinctive rug designs (his First Place win at Gallup was for a rug-patterned necklace set with five Turquoise Mountain stones (for sale for $2,745 at Perry Null Trading Post, one of our favorite major traders).

This will ship FREE IN THE US BY USPS First Class Mail or you may select USPS Priority Mail at cost. PLEASE NOTE OUR 100 PERCENT PERFECT response ON SINCE 2004. See below for international shipping options.

A special feature of this bracelet is that J.R., who extensively uses silver overlay in his jewelry, departed from his usual white washing of his overlay work. He textured the bottom layer of thick silver, then oxidized it to make the diamond-shaped rug design of the top layer of polished silver REALLY stand out. We have only seen a couple of the contoured versions of his rug design bracelets -- you can imagine how much more difficult it is to do silver overlay with these dramatic curves (the top layer is soldered to the bottom layer which is difficult enough in a straight line).

From personal experience, I can tell you this curved design is extremely comfortable -- and one of the few native American statement bracelets I\'ve ever worn that does not get in the way when you are working on a keyboard. The design and the proportions mean this bracelet also stays put, even during outdoor activity in hot weather.

This makes an impressive, one-of-a-kind and highly collectible gift. It will ship in a new, black velvet pouch. If you wish, we can polish this so it looks new -- or you can retain the tarnish and patina, as many collectors prefer.

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Although we do not accept returns unless the item is not as pictured and described, this bracelet is covered by \'s buyer protection program in the event this item is not as pictured and described.