$420.00
Navajo silverwork is often recognized through the distinct styles passed down from one generation to the next. Mention artists like Sunshine Reeves and collectors think of bold stamp work across heavy silver.
Turquoise Mountain Turquoise | Sterling Silver
Navajo silverwork is often recognized through the distinct styles passed down from one generation to the next. Mention artists like Sunshine Reeves and collectors think of bold stamp work across heavy silver. Fred Peshlakai brings to mind elegant wire work and traditional hand stamping. Alongside tufa casting, these techniques form the foundation of classic Navajo jewelry.
Melvin Francis works within those traditional methods, carrying forward techniques learned from his father. This cuff is a beautiful example of that enduring Navajo style.
At the center sits a striking Turquoise Mountain stone filled with rich brown spiderweb matrix flowing through vivid sky-blue turquoise. The natural patterning in the stone gives the bracelet tremendous character while the surrounding silverwork keeps the design balanced and refined.
Melvin frames the stone with twisted wire and hand-stamped silver details that move evenly down each side of the cuff. The clean mirror finish contrasts beautifully against the deep stamp work, creating texture and movement without overwhelming the simplicity of the design.
Comfortable, traditional, and easy to wear every day, this is the kind of bracelet that quietly showcases the craftsmanship of classic Navajo silverwork.
Bracelet Width – 3/4″
Bracelet Opening – 1 1/4″
Wrist Size – 6 3/4″
Weight – .95 ozt
1 in stock
It’s a familiar story in Native American jewelry: one generation passes the craft to the next. That’s how Navajo silversmith Melvin Francis got his start. From the time he was eight, Melvin sat at his father Ted Francis’s workbench—watching, helping, and slowly learning the skills that would shape his life. Today, Melvin still uses many of the same tools his late father once held in his hands.
