Benson Sam Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise and Leaf Shadowbox Cuff

Item Details

A handcrafted sterling silver turquoise cuff bracelet by Navajo Silversmith, Benson Sam. This piece features a turquoise cabochon housed in a shadowbox frame, with leaf accents, and applied silver vines and raindrops. The shadowbox adorns a split shank with a rope twist accent intersecting its center.

Artisan: Benson Sam (Navajo/ Diné)
Metal Type: Sterling Silver
Maker’s Marks: ‘BS’
Fineness Marks: ‘Sterling’
Length: 5.50’
Closure Type: Cuff
Total Weight: 0.505 ozt

CENTER STONE
Count: 1
Type: Turquoise
Treatment: Stabilized
Shape: Oval/ Freeform Cabochon

• This item has been evaluated and verified by an independent Graduate Gemologist. (CINCY).

• All diamond and gemstone grading is done under GIA standards as the mounting permits, where gemstones are present. All weights and measurements are estimated and approximate. Industry standard and accepted treatments for gemstones are assumed unless otherwise noted.

Condition

- shank bent.
- minor markings throughout.

Dimensions

- measures 5.50" end to end, taken at interior.
- total weight, inclusive of all materials, is 0.505 ozt.

Item #

17CHI135-587