JSW701 Turquoise Cuff

Sterling silver cuff by Navajo silversmith Albert Jake). The 7/8” cuff has three Cerillos turquoise stones. The inside is 5 1/4” with a 1 1/4” gap. Hallmark: A Jake

Albert is renowned for the precise detail and execution of his work and for the fine natural stones which he always employs in his pieces.

Considered to be the earliest mining district in the country, the Cerrillos mine is just south of Santa Fe in northern New Mexico. Cerrillos Turquoise is considered to be rare today, can be found in almost every color due, and can be a good high-grade stone.