A fabulous bracelet in the style of the Navajo Guild, dating to at least the 1940s or earlier. In that it isn’t signed, one cannot attribute to the Navajo Guild but the style is of that school and it is what I’d consider a best example, as well. It is aesthetically superb, simple elegance with expert and immaculate workmanship. This is hand stamped and chiseled with three rows of such work and it is curved between the rows. This is one of my favorite bracelets of all time. It is all silver so it works with anything and the bracelet can be worn with others, stacked and stacked as you can see in my pictures where I have combined it with other bracelets from the 1920s and 1930s, all fabulous. It is so elegant worn alone however, I often wear it alone. All the other bracelets and rings you see in my pictures are or will be available in my store, separately, but this bracelet is a star example of opulent, elegant, best Navajo work. The bracelet is at least coin or sterling silver at. 925 and it weighs substantially at 82.9grams. The internal length is about 5-5/8″ silver alone with another 1-1/4″ for the gap for a total of 6-7/8 which could be adjusted by a jeweler. The width is 1-7/8 throughout. The piece is unsigned and not marked for metal content which is usual for those times, but tests at least coin to sterling. The condition is excellent vintage, wearable and collectible. The Navajo Arts & Crafts Guild represented the finest work, was founded to revive the standards for high quality Native crafts after a degradation from tourist-oriented crafts. It was formed under the auspices of the Navajo Tribal Authority in the late 1930s to help young Navajo silversmiths learn from the masters and thus to maintain the quality of the classic Navajo Silver work into succeeding generations. The Guild’s standards were exacting and their instructors among the most accomplished Navajo jewelers of the era, including Ambrose Roanhorse and Kenneth Begay. The individual markers could not sign Guild pieces. The best of Navajo Guild silver is some of the finest Navajo jewelers of the 20th Century. And is highly desirable. It is generally characterized by its classic technique, clean and elegant lines, restrained use of stamp work and only occasional use of stones. This piece really is gorgeous and reminds me in every way of the best Navajo Guild work so I would refer to it as Navajo Guild School to reflect my view that it probably did come from that group but that cannot be assigned as an attribution without the hallmark. I consider this bracelet one of the best ever and suitable for the best collections. Be sure to add me to your favorites list. Take a look at my store. Yes, I sometimes can take reasonable offers. It’s less expensive and is also tracked. 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I vet every item carefully for quality and condition, and offer you the best. I want you to be able to rely on me for top quality, superb items that are often unique and rare examples of old antique vintage southwest, indian, native american and fine gold and gemstones, whether you’re starting a collection or adding to one, or want something great to wear or gift. My goal is that all my buyers are delighted, that my special pieces find the right homes. The item “Important Navajo Guild School Hand Constructed Bracelet Hand Stamped Chiseled” is in sale since Thursday, July 26, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Native American\ US\1800-1934\Jewelry”. The seller is “aaplover” and is located in New York, New York. 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- Width: 1-7/8″ throughout
- Materials: At least coin silver .900 or sterling .925
- Weight: 82.9GRAMS
- Artisan: unsigned unknown
- Origin: Private Collection
- Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
- Country of Manufacture: United States
- Internal Length End to End: 5-5/8″ gap 1-1/4″ total 6-7/8″