Presenting an extraordinary Sterling Silver cuff bracelet from the award-winning Navajo master silversmith Orville Tsinnie featuring a row of seven incredible Bisbee Turquoise cabochons. Each gemstone is set in sawtooth bezels and separated with Sterling silver drop beads. The open cuff has a double row of twisted wire rope in the center of two distinctive hand stamped bands.The legendary Orville Tsinnie (1943 – 2017) was a multiple award-winning silversmith including the prestigious Lifetime Achievement award from the Indian Arts and Crafts Association. Throughout his 40 year career, his jewelry was renowned for his phenomonal craftsmanship, attention to detail and use of the highest quality stones available. This early piece, circa 1970’s, has his original hallmark before he began using his signature ‘Shiprock’ logo and is the only piece we have seen from him featuring the highly prized Bisbee Turquoise.Signed – TSINNIE    SHIPROCK  NMArtisan – Orville TsinnieSize – 6 (Small)Total Inner Circumference – 6 inchesGap Opening – 1 inchDiameter – 2⅛ inchesCuff Width – 1.02 inches (26.0mm) tapering to .50 inches (12.6mm)Weight – 57.6 grams