Wear a piece of history with this Vintage Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet! Crafted by Navajo Nation artisans for the Bell Trading Post in the 1960s, this beautiful bracelet is a timeless accessory. An oval stone in radiant blue with white and tan speckles sits in the center of a sterling silver frame of circles. Decorative elements surround the stone including etchings down the length of the band. Wear every this charming cuff any day for a touch of New Mexico artistry!
Collector's Notes:
Vintage Bell Trading Post Navajo Aqua Stone Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet; sterling silver bands are bendable to get the perfect fit ; possibly Variscite
Bell Trading Post was established in Albuquerque, NM in 1932 along the newly established Route 66 by husband and wife, Mildred (maiden name of Bell) and Jack Michelson. They employed Navajo artisans in their trading post to craft their Bell-branded jewelry that was originally comprised of many different metals due to the recovering economy of the era. In the 1960s, the company transferred hands to their children and was eventually rebranded as Sunbell which remained in operation until the 1980s.
Marked "Sterling" and stamped with the 1961-1972 hallmark for Bell Trading Post.
Condition: Excellent
Expected wear for age; minor scuffing and tarnish consistent with aged silver. Inspect images and video.
Size: 2 1/4" width; 1 3/4" height; 5 1/4" total length; 1" maximum depth
