Orville Z. Tsinnie Sterling Silver Tuquoise Navajo Cuff

Item Details

A handcrafted sterling silver turquoise cuff bracelet by late New Mexico-based Navajo silversmith and lapidarist, Orville Z. Tsinnie (1943 – 2017). This hefty cuff features a large spiderweb turquoise tablet, flanked by geometric motifs and rope twist accents, atop a multi-row shank. Known for his perfectionism and use of the finest stones, Tsinnie won several awards for his jewelry throughout his career. The piece is stamped with Orville’s mountain symbol hallmark, as well as with ‘LL’ initials, possibly suggesting a collaboration with another silversmith.

Artisan: Orville Z. Tsinnie (Navajo)
Metal Type: Sterling Silver
Maker’s Marks: ‘Orville Tsinnie of New Mexico’ With Mountain Symbol Mark, + LL
Fineness Marks: ‘Sterling’
Length: 6.00’
Total Weight: 5.615 ozt

CENTER STONE
Count: 1
Type: Turquoise
Shape: Rectangular Tablet

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

• 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

- tarnishing present.
- minor markings throughout.

Dimensions

- measures 6.00", taken at interior.
- total weight, inclusive of all materials, is 5.615 ozt.

Item #

17LEX205-501