Navajo Style Hammered Silver Bead Bracelet Turquoise
Item details
- Bracelet design
- Cuff
- Color pattern
- Silver and Geometric
- Jewelry material
- Sterling silver and Precious/Semiprecious stones
- Jewelry type
- Fine jewelry
- Round 6 mm silver beads with antique matte finish
- Single turquoise bead and two spiny oyster beads
- Stamped sunburst toggle clasp with matching oval plate
Type: Beaded bracelet
Length: Approximately 8.4 in (21.3 cm)
Bead size: 6 mm (0.24 in)
Weight: Approximately 0.49 oz (14 g)
Materials: 925 sterling silver, natural American turquoise, natural spiny oyster shell, cord
Finish / color: Antique matte with gunmetal-grey patina
Closure: Hand-hammered OT toggle clasp
Worn on the wrist, the strand drapes with a relaxed, comfortable hang. It layers well with other oxidized silver and turquoise pieces.
Everyday wear with denim and knits
Casual weekend outings
Southwestern and festival-inspired looks
Stacked with other silver bracelets
Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth after wearing
Store separately in a dry pouch to prevent scratches
Keep away from moisture, perfume, and household cleaners
Each bracelet is handmade, so slight variations in hammering, stamping, and natural shell coloring are expected.
30-day returns & exchanges
30-day returns & exchanges
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A closer look
This handcrafted bracelet embodies a vintage Navajo-inspired aesthetic, blending rustic silverwork with classic Southwestern gemstone accents. The piece is constructed primarily from 925 sterling silver, featuring a strand of 6mm round beads that have been hand-hammered and treated with an antique matte finish. This oxidation process creates a deep, gunmetal-grey patina in the recesses of the hammered texture, while the raised surfaces catch the light with a soft, satin-like luster, giving the metal an aged, lived-in character. The overall design draws heavily from Native American jewelry traditions, emphasizing organic textures and symbolic motifs over high-polish modernism.
The focal point of the construction is a hand-hammered OT toggle clasp, which serves as both a secure closure and a decorative centerpiece. The toggle bar is a sturdy, rectangular rod with rounded ends, featuring stamped geometric engravings that include diamond shapes and linear notches. The corresponding ring is circular with a textured, radiating sunburst pattern stamped into its face, echoing traditional Navajo sun motifs. Adjacent to the clasp is a flat, oval silver plate, also stamped with a deep, multi-rayed sunburst design. The edges of these silver components are slightly irregular, bearing the subtle marks of hand-forging rather than machine casting, which adds to the artisanal quality of the piece.
Accenting the silver strand are several distinct beads that introduce color and textural contrast. A single, vibrant turquoise bead—identified as natural American turquoise with standard stabilization—provides a striking pop of sky-blue. Its shape is a smooth, barrel-like cylinder with rounded edges, displaying a uniform, waxy luster typical of stabilized stone. Complementing this are two natural spiny oyster shell beads, which exhibit a warm, striated palette of orange, coral, and cream. These shell beads are disc-shaped with slightly convex faces, showing the natural growth lines and color variations inherent to the material. Because these are natural elements, the color and veining of each stone and shell bead are unique to this specific bracelet.
Interspersed among the round silver beads are imported Thai-textured spacer beads, which add intricate detail to the strand. These spacers feature raised granulation work—tiny silver spheres arranged in rows—and filigree-like patterns that create a complex, tactile surface. The arrangement of the beads is asymmetrical yet balanced, with the turquoise and oyster beads placed at intervals to draw the eye around the circumference of the bracelet. The beads are strung on a durable cord, with small silver crimp beads and jump rings securing the ends to the toggle clasp, ensuring a flexible and comfortable fit on the wrist.
In terms of dimensions and weight, the bracelet is designed for a standard wrist size, with a reference wrist circumference of 18.6 cm. The total finished length of the bracelet is approximately 21.3 cm, allowing for a relaxed drape. The total weight of the piece is approximately 14 grams, as confirmed by the digital scale reading of 14.19 grams visible in the imagery. This weight gives the bracelet a substantial, quality feel without being overly heavy for daily wear. The silver components are stamped and verified as S925 sterling silver, confirming their metal purity. The combination of hand-hammered silver, natural gemstones, and traditional stamped motifs results in a piece that is both a wearable accessory and a small work of folk art.
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