5-row Petit Point cuff bracelet

Vintage 1970's 5-row bracelet. Handcrafted by a Zuni artist in the style called " Petit Point". This unique cuff bracelet is set in solid sterling silver and genuine Lone Mountain turquoise. Detailed stamping by the artist can be seen on the ends of each row in the silver. Measuring 1" in width with an inside measurement of 5 1/4" and a 1 1/8" opening. This is a medium sized bracelet.

 Style : Petit Point Petit Point jewelry refers to cluster-work that is made up of stones that are pear-shaped: oval on one end and pointed on the opposite. This type of work is typically made in round and oval designs, but other shapes are possible. This style is made the Zuni and Navajo tribes Combining many stones into one piece makes some of the most beautiful and exciting Native American jewelry.

Stone: The Lone Mountain Turquoise Mine, near Tonopah, Nevada, was one of the leading producers of fine turquoise in Nevada. It was discovered by Lee Hand in 1920 and filed under the name of Blue Jay Mining Lode. At first it was called the Blue Jay Mine on Lone Mountain and later just Lone Mountain. It is presently closed.