Bracelet Silver - Zuni Inlay Cuff Bracelet






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Vintage Zuni inlay silver cuff bracelet by Herbert & Esther Cellicion, in sterling silver (925/1000) with turquoise, red coral, mother-of-pearl, yellow shell and black onyx; circumference 15 cm, inner band 12 cm, gap 3 cm, size Small, in excellent condition with a natural patina and no laboratory report.
Description from the seller
Vintage sterling silver cuff bracelet with an inlaid mosaic - Zuni Native American craftsmanship.
Entirely handmade by the renowned pair of esteemed artists of the Zuni tribe, Herbert and Esther Cellicion. The bracelet bears on the back the original hand-engraved mark "HE CELLICION ZUNI," which guarantees its full authenticity.
The jewelry features a complex and extraordinary geometric mosaic inlay (stone-to-stone inlay technique), a distinctive hallmark of Zuni exceptional craftsmanship.
The design masterfully combines natural materials and traditionally cut and hand-polished elements: natural turquoise, red coral, glossy mother-of-pearl, natural shell (Yellow/Pen Shell) and black jet.
The solid silver structure is enhanced on the sides by refined spiral filigree decorative details and micro-bead works.
Technical specifications and detailed measurements:
Authors: Herbert & Esther Cellicion (Zuni Tribe, New Mexico)
Material: Sterling Silver (925/1000) and natural hard/organic stones
Total wearable circumference: 15 cm
Internal band length in silver: 12 cm
Opening (Gap): 3 cm
Size: Small (S) - Suitable for slender wrists of about 14-15 cm
Era: Vintage (second half of the 20th century)
Condition of the item: Excellent condition. The silver preserves a beautiful and fascinating natural patina of time that enhances the artisanal craftsmanship of the era. The inlaid mosaic is perfectly intact, solid and stable; no missing stones, cracks, or restorations are detected.
Vintage sterling silver cuff bracelet with an inlaid mosaic - Zuni Native American craftsmanship.
Entirely handmade by the renowned pair of esteemed artists of the Zuni tribe, Herbert and Esther Cellicion. The bracelet bears on the back the original hand-engraved mark "HE CELLICION ZUNI," which guarantees its full authenticity.
The jewelry features a complex and extraordinary geometric mosaic inlay (stone-to-stone inlay technique), a distinctive hallmark of Zuni exceptional craftsmanship.
The design masterfully combines natural materials and traditionally cut and hand-polished elements: natural turquoise, red coral, glossy mother-of-pearl, natural shell (Yellow/Pen Shell) and black jet.
The solid silver structure is enhanced on the sides by refined spiral filigree decorative details and micro-bead works.
Technical specifications and detailed measurements:
Authors: Herbert & Esther Cellicion (Zuni Tribe, New Mexico)
Material: Sterling Silver (925/1000) and natural hard/organic stones
Total wearable circumference: 15 cm
Internal band length in silver: 12 cm
Opening (Gap): 3 cm
Size: Small (S) - Suitable for slender wrists of about 14-15 cm
Era: Vintage (second half of the 20th century)
Condition of the item: Excellent condition. The silver preserves a beautiful and fascinating natural patina of time that enhances the artisanal craftsmanship of the era. The inlaid mosaic is perfectly intact, solid and stable; no missing stones, cracks, or restorations are detected.
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