Best! Navajo Kirk Smith Hand Made Exceptional Row Bracelet w 9 Natural Turquoise

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Offered... a uniquely stunning handcrafted bracelet made by the renowned Kirk Smith who was one of the great Navajo silversmiths and sadly died young. This piece is typical of one of his seminal styles made with hugely thick hand worked sterling silver, stamped very deeply and impeccably both on the sides and the back, set with 9 identically cut and buffed natural oval shaped turquoise stones with hand applied raindrops between them. This lovely bracelet is 1/2" wide and weighs a significant 67.84grams. The internal length is 5-1/2" for the silver alone and an additional 1-3/8" gap for a total of 6-7/8" in length. The stones are beautiful, buffed to a high polish and have several crevices which are natural formations, not damage. Some surface crevices seem matrix related, and nothing endangers the integrity of the piece. The overall condition is excellent vintage, wearable and collectible. It is properly signed with one of his mid-late hallmarks and also stamped for sterling silver. This is a superbly beautiful piece, built like a tank and very suitable for a man or woman. The stamping on the inside is always special, a secret beauty!
Kirk Smith learned from his father and an uncle, starting at age 9, but also his sister married Harry Morgan and Kirk Smith learned from Harry Morgan, too. But he developed his own style and it's wonderful. His work always sold at the best galleries.
The silver work and stone work are exceptional and very striking. Whether you're just starting, or adding to a collection. You'll love it! It's exquisite.
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