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$45 USDVintage Arrowhead Nickel Silver Bell Cuff

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Jack Michelson founded the Bell company in 1935 in New Mexico. His intent was to sell Indian jewelry to the tourist of the Western States. In 1972 the company changed the name to Sunbell Corporation. The company closed in the late 1980's. Bell jewelry has become very collectible. Michelson used Native Americans in his company to produce the jewelry. I believe this cuff is one of the earlier creations due to the design and the Makers mark. Nickel Silver is on top of a bell and Bell around the ...

$95 USDSterling Circa 1950's Crossed Arrows Bracelet

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A very well made Native American style bracelet with crossed arrows over laid and turquoise setting. The bracelet is hallmarked sterling on the setting plate and the band.The bracelet was cut from a sheet of sterling silver having a scalloped edge on the top and bottom of the front. Lattice work has also been cut out. The crossed arrows on each side of the center setting have been appliqued to the bracelet. Crossed arrows are a symbol of friendship in most Native American cultures. There are ...

$55 USDNative American Squash Blossom Bracelet

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Eloquent Native American Squash Blossom bracelet with a simple design. There is a makers mark SSW and test positive for sterling. The blossom design is applied over a natural shaped polished turquoise stone that has a black matrix. The stone is set in a saw toothed bezel. There are small silver drops on the lower edges with two larger silver drops on each side. The main setting plate is placed on a two band open area that narrows down to one band. The bracelet measures 5 inches with a 1 1/4 inch ...

$75 USDVintage Native American Charm Bracelet

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This very well designed charm bracelet is at least 30 years old. The whole bracelet test positive for Sterling. The center pendant/charm has the makers mark of R. The R may be a conjoined RL. The two diamond shaped charms are marked sterling. The bracelet measures 8 inches long and has a older safety lobster claw like clasp. The bracelet is made up of smaller links.. The center charm and most likely a pendant in the past measures 1 inch X 3/4 inch oval. There is a pretty like flower like design ...

$30 USDVintage Native American Cuff With Black Setting

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A simply designed older Native American cuff that is not signed. The bracelet does test positive for silver. I believe the black 18mm stone is Onyx that is set into a saw toothed bezel. The fan designs have been cut out of silver sheets and have a scalloped edge. Two bands support the settings and merge towards the end of the cuff. The cuff measures 5 inches with a 1 inch gap. The onyx appears to be very smooth with no scratches. The cuff is in good condition.

$130 USDVintage Needlepoint Sterling Row Bracelet

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This fifteen turquoise stone needlepoint row bracelet is hallmarked Sterling but has no makers mark. Lack of makers mark is common in older pieces of Native American jewelry. The 1/4 inch wide bracelet has been cut out of sheet silver and small cuts made for placement of the silver drops. The face of the bracelet with the fifteen stones is 1/2 inch wide. There are thirty silver drops at the ends of each saw toothed bezel setting. The band is embellished with traditional Native American symbols. ...

$40 USDSouthwestern Hand Flower Bracelet

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The term " hand flower" is translated from the Indian word Hathphool. Originally these bracelets were used as bridal Jewelry. In the 1960's artisans in the south western states created many "slave bracelets" in the Native American style. The style has now returned and becoming popular again. I believe this bracelet is from the 1970's and in the Navajo style. The bracelet has a split double band and in the middle a twisted wire band for support of the plate. On the plate is a handmade leaf and a ...

$140 USDSterling Silver Eleven Stone Row Bracelet

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For your consideration is this vintage eleven turquoise row bracelet. The bracelet is hallmarked Sterling in two places on the back. No artisan mark. This sterling silver sheet bracelet has cut outs for the silver drop placements. The eleven rectangle shaped turquoise stones are set in a saw toothed bezel. Stampings of arrows and edge design are on each side of the row settings. The bracelet measures 5 1/4 inches with a 1 inch gap. Care is needed in adjusting to a larger size. The bracelet is ...

$40 USDCollectible Vintage Solid Copper Bell Cuff

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A very collectible older solid copper cuff by the Bell Jewelry Company. The company was founded in 1935 in New Mexico by Jack Michelson. His intent was to sell Indian Jewelry to the tourist trade of the western states. In 1972 the company changed there name to the Sunbell Corporation. The hallmark on this bracelet indicates it was made before 1972. The company closed in the 1980's. The bracelet measures 5 1/2 inches with a 1 1/4 inch gap. At the widest point it measures 1 1/8 inches. Numerous ...

$40 USDVintage Tourist Style Bracelet

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I believe this bracelet is from the 1940's It has been made in the tourist style. There are no marks to identify this bracelet. The bottom band appears to be stretched sheet silver. The front plain of the bracelet has a scalloped edge cut out on each edge. The center filagree has also been cut out with a center band to support the design. There is a 1/2 inch diamond shaped turquoise stone that is set in a plain bezel in the middle. Two large silver drops are on each side of the setting. Two ...

$40 USDVintage Solid Copper Butterfly Cuff

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A collectible older copper cuff made by the Bell Jewelry Company. The cuff is marked with the Bell post sign and solid copper. The company was founded in 1935 in New Mexico by Jack Michelson. His intent was to sell Indian jewelry to the tourist trade of the western states. Native American silversmiths worked in his shops and produced some very fine jewelry. In 1971 the company changed there name to Sunbell Corporation. The Company closed in the 1980's. The cuff measures 6 inches with a 1 1/2 inc ...

$160 USDVintage Five Turquoise Stone Heavy Cuff

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A one of a kind handcrafted heavy cuff with five turquoise stone settings. The cuff has a mark of the artisan. It appears to be a conjoined L.T. Sheet silver has been used to form the base of the cuff and is very thick. Cut outs have been made into the silver sheet to form placement spots for the larger than normal silver drops. The center oval turquoise measures 3/4 inches x 1/4 inches and is in a plain bezel setting. Each of the other settings are approximately 3/4 inch x 3/8 inch in size and ...

$35 USDVintage Nickel Silver Butterfly Cuff Marked Bell

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A collectible and very wearable Butterfly cuff marked with the Bell logo and Nickel Silver. The company was founded in 1935 in New Mexico by Jack Michelson. His intent was to sell Indian jewelry to the tourist trade in the western states. Native American silversmiths were hired to work in the company to produce a good quality jewelry. In 1972 the company changed their name to the Sunbell Corporation. The company closed in the 1980's. The cuff measures 6 inches with a 1 1/2 inch gap and 1 1/2 ...

$222 USDHeavy Three Stone Settings Native American Bracelet

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Another beautiful older Native American bracelet. The bracelet is unmarked so I'm unable to identify the maker. Not uncommon in older pieces of Native American jewelry. What is surprising to me is that the settings are attracted to a magnet but not the silver. There must be iron pyrite in the matrix of these turquoise stones. Each setting measures approximately 1 inch x 1 inch. The stones have been flattened and polished. Each of theses stones have been set in a plain bezel setting. Each setting ...

$65 USDSand Cast Sterling Silver Bracelet Marked L.M.

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This simple eloquent design was created by Linda Marble (1949-2004). Marble learned her silver smith skills from her brother Harry Morgan (1946-2007).Many of Morgans pieces were of the old Navajo style . Marble did a great deal of her work in tofu and sand casting. This bracelet is marked sterling with the L.M. mark. The design is for a lady having five flowers across the 3/4" wide cuff. The total length of the bracelet is 6 inches with a 1 1/2 inch gap. The total weight is approx. 1 oz. The ...

$15 USDNative American Child's Copper Bracelet

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This sweet little copper bracelet with a heart in the middle has a lot of fine metal work...The bracelet is hallmarked copper and another very small mark that I cannot decipher. The bracelet measures 3 3/8 inches around with a 1 1/4 inch gap. This could be made a little smaller or bigger with few problems. There is a small heart surrounding a turquoise colored bezel set stone in the middle. The heart outline was made with fine copper wire. On each side of the heart are repousse designs ...

$130 USDNative American Dainty Shadow Box Bracelet

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This Native American shadow box design bracelet is from the 1950's-60's era. There is no hallmark or artisan mark. The bracelet does test sterling. The bracelet would fit a smaller wrist. The measurements are 4 1/2 inches around the bracelet with a 2 inch gap. The total face 2 inches by 1 1/2 inches high. There is beautiful lattice work that suspends in the middle supported by the two wrist bands. The scalloped lattice work surrounds the shadow box that has scallop on the open edges of the box. ...

$130 USDVintage Large Heavy Three Bands Native American Bracelet

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I believe this cuff is over 50 years old by the design and style. The craftsmanship is excellent. The center turquoise colored stone is set in a plain bezel with fine roping surrounding the bezel. The oval stone is 1 1/2"'s X 1". The main plate has three tubes which are scalloped on the ends. Raindrops trail down each side of the setting..There are two large handcrafted leaves on each side resting on the thick bands. All of the silver work is attached to the three silver bands. The main setting ...

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