Navajo Artisan-HAPPY PIASSO-Delicate & Dainty - Vivid Blue "RIVIERA" Turquoise-Traditional Navajo Skinny Sterling Cuff - For 6-3/8" Wrist
Navajo Artisan-HAPPY PIASSO-Delicate & Dainty - Vivid Blue "RIVIERA" Turquoise-Traditional Navajo Skinny Sterling Cuff - For 6-3/8" Wrist
ABOUT HAPPY PIASSO:
Born in '72 in Socorro,NM & was raised in Alamo,NM.. Happy has been making jewelry approximately half of her life & learned the art from her husband "Rudy Willie",who she teams with.. Rudy is apart of a HUGE Navajo family where just about everyone makes jewelry, with Ronnie Willie being one of his brothers.
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THE TURQUOISE:
Riviera turquoise is a relatively new mine to the industry, so there’s not a whole lot of info as of yet. I do know that it comes from Mexico & personally speaking, it has a color that is very similar to what comes out of our Arizona mines. At quick glance, one might think it could possibly be Castle Dome or maybe even a higher grade Kingman..I’m truly impressed with the colors I’m seeing & this particular cut has a gorgeous, vivid color & if I was to compare it to any Mexican turquoise,I would say it looks like Sonoran Rose.
THE CUFF:
Compared to many southwestern cuffs, this isn’t a over the top huge cuff, but rather being a very dainty & delicate one that is perfect for the person who loves wearing understated pieces that are not over powering, while still maintaining all the charm & tradition, of Navajo work.
The stone is set atop of a lighter gauge sterling that allows this to be adjustable, (that is, if you have to do adjust it at all) Adjusting it to fit properly is something that any "Reputable" jeweler can do, if you don’t know the proper way to adjust..
WRIST SIZE:
This is made for a small to average size wrist. If you are unsure of your wrist size or what gap opening works best for you, then I suggest you click on: "How To Fit A Cuff " and also I suggest you copy/paste the YouTube link I have there, that shows the right way, you should put a cuff on! Please go over this before purchasing & or contact me..I would be more than happy to help.
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SPECIFICS:
ARTIST: Happy Piasso
TRIBE: Navajo
STONE: Riviera Turquoise
STONE SIZE:13 mm x 10 mm (Roughly 1/2" x 3/8")
STONE CUT: Oval
METAL: Sterling Silver
METAL FINISH: Oxidized
WEIGHT: 25.7 Grams- (0.90 ounces)
WIDTH: 3/8"
INTERIOR MEASUREMENT: 5-3/8"(Inner Circumference)
GAP MEASUREMENT: 1"
(For a total wrist circumference of 6-3/8" wrist size- Unsure of your wrist Size?Please click: How To Fit A Cuff " )
INTERIOR LEFT TO RIGHT MEASUREMENT: 2-3/8" (This is measured on the 'inside' from left to right while the cuff is laying flat as seen in the 9th photo) -This is a different measurement from the 5-3/8" interior)
ADJUSTABLE: Yes,but with know how or by a reputable jeweler
STYLE: Traditional Navajo Turquoise Cuff
HALLMARK: H Piasso-Sterling
Comes Gift Boxed.