1990s Vintage Southwestern Navajo American Silversmith Fritson Toledo Sterling & Green Turquoise Cuff Bracelet - 7”

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Fritson Toledo is a renowned Native American Navajo Silversmith born in Cuba, NM. He has almost 50 years experience crafting … Read more Fritson Toledo is a renowned Native American Navajo Silversmith born in Cuba, NM. He has almost 50 years experience crafting high-end sterling silver and natural turquoise rings, cuffs and earrings that feature traditional stamp work & repousse. He was born in 1961 and crafted his first ring for his mother at age 12. He worked under Les Baker and crafted his own handmade stamp work. This cuff bracelet features some of his original stamp work and a gorgeous cabochon shaped green turquoise gemstone from the Royston Mine in Nevada. The mine was discovered in 1902 and is owned by the Otteson family. It produces in limited quantities making gemstones more rare than most Nevada or Arizona Turquoise.

THE AMERICAN SOUTHWEST COLLECTION: Vintage Home is pleased to launch our collection of vintage JEWELRY & ACCESSORIES this month starting with a salute to American designer Ralph Lauren’s iconic style featuring pieces from the great Southwest. You will find sterling silver works from Navajo, Dine’ and Zuni silversmiths with blue and green Turquoise from the mines of Kingsman, Carico Lake and Royston. The collection is influenced by Spanish Conquistador Explorers, Mission Revivals and crafts from Native Americans that include Jewelry, Art, Home Décor and Furniture pieces. Many are handmade from the regional Oak, Pine and Cedar woods. Approximately half of our Turquoise Jewelry is signed by the silversmith. Ralph Lauren made this style chic and truly iconic American. Over the next three months, we will continue to list our complete Jewelry & Accessories inventory that includes piece from different eras and styles like Art Deco, Contemporary and Mid-Century. Please check back for updates. Click on VINTAGE HOME to get to our shop. If you purchase more than one item, we COMBINE SHIP whenever possible to reduce shipping costs. Chairish manages all Jewely & Accessories shipping, but for other items, message us with your zip code to see if we can get a lower Seller Managed UPS or truck delivery price. Thank you for visiting. Stay as long as you like. Offers welcome. See less