Featured Silver Native American? Cuff Bracelet

Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by Marie Forjan, Jul 28, 2023.

  1. Marie Forjan

    Marie Forjan Well-Known Member

    Hi all, I picked up a few nice pieces this past weekend and have questions. The first is this cuff bracelet. Tests positive for silver, has a Native American look to it but I can't find the mark on the web. Does anyone recognize it or should I just call it South Western?

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    Marie Forjan, Jul 28, 2023
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  2. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Nice bracelet, Marie.
    I can't find this particular WT either.
    It is likely to be Navajo, could be one of many Tsosies.
     
    Any Jewelry, Jul 28, 2023
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  3. Marie Forjan

    Marie Forjan Well-Known Member

    Thank you Any, I will look into it :)
     
    Marie Forjan, Jul 28, 2023
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  4. JewelryPicker

    JewelryPicker Well-Known Member

    Agreed on Navajo

    I couldn’t find “WT” either. Tried “LM” as well, but nothing

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    JewelryPicker, Jul 28, 2023
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  5. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Hate to say it, but I has me doubts. The design that's stamped in isn't done by eye and by hand. It's perfectly even and both sides match. Even the best smiths with tons of experience don't make it look like that. I'd say southwestern factory piece, but the lack of a silver mark has me wondering about that too.
     
    evelyb30, Jul 28, 2023
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  6. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    I don't see why not. I have seen very accurately placed stampwork on pieces by known silversmiths.
     
    Any Jewelry, Jul 29, 2023
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  7. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    I suppose it's possible, but I have yet to see it happen.
     
    evelyb30, Jul 29, 2023
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  8. Hollyblue

    Hollyblue Well-Known Member

    People have used steel blocks to hold the metal for some time,one example... https://standingarrowjewelry.com/products/triangle-wire-steel-stamping-block
     
    Hollyblue, Jul 29, 2023
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  9. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Interesting possibility. This is a case where I hope I was wrong.
     
    evelyb30, Jul 29, 2023
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