Vintage Trading Post Turquoise Cuff

Step back in time and wear a piece of the Frontier. This vintage sterling silver bracelet reflects the distinctive style of the Fred Harvey era, when Native American jewelry became closely associated with the great railroad routes and trading posts of the American Southwest. The narrow silver band features five turquoise cabochons surrounded by intricate hand-stamped silverwork, including sun, arrow, and rattlesnake motifs. MEASUREMENTS: Inside Circumference: 5 1/4" Gap: 7/8" Total Circumference: 6 1/8" (Small) Center Front Width: 5/8" Weight: 16 grams Hallmark/s: Not found This cuff is slightly adjustable. TURQUOISE FRONTIER COLLECTION NOTE The Art of Fred Harvey Jewelry The Fred Harvey era marked an important chapter in the history of Southwestern jewelry. Beginning in the late nineteenth century, the Fred Harvey Company operated hotels, restaurants, and shops along the Santa Fe railroad, introducing travelers from across the country to the art and craftsmanship of the American Southwest. Native American jewelry became one of the most enduring souvenirs of these journeys, and the distinctive designs of the period remain highly collectible today. THE BEST WAY TO GET A GOOD FIT is to measure a cuff bracelet you already have that fits you well and look for a bracelet with those dimensions. The total inside circumference is the inside circumference of the bracelet from end to end plus the gap (the distance between the ends). If you don't have a cuff bracelet to use for comparison, then measure your wrist where you want to wear the bracelet. There are several ways to do this: 1. Use a cloth tape measure to measure around your wrist where you will wear the bracelet. Use this measurement as your wrist size which corresponds to Total Inside Circumference above. OR 2. Wrap a piece of string (or ribbon) around your wrist where you will wear the bracelet. Make a mark on the string where the end meets the rest of the string. Remove the string and lay it on a ruler. Use this measurement as your wrist size which corresponds to Total Inside Circumference. Baby/Child - Fits up to a 4 1/4" wrist Youth/Teen - Fits a 4 3/8" to a 5 1/4 wrist Small - Fits a 5 3/8" wrist to 6 1/4" wrist Medium - Fits from a 6 3/8" to a 7 1/4" wrist Large - Fits from a 7 3/8" to an 8" wrist Extra Large - Fits over 8" wrist Please Note: Vintage jewelry has lived a previous life and will often display signs of age, including light wear, natural patina, minor surface scratches, or slight irregularities. Enlarged photographs may exaggerate these characteristics. Please review all photographs carefully, as they are part of the description. ABOUT TURQUOISE FRONTIER At Turquoise Frontier, every piece is personally selected for its craftsmanship, authenticity, and enduring beauty. We specialize in vintage Native American jewelry that reflects the artistry, history, and spirit of the American Southwest.