PBRA003

Style: bracelet

Material: solid sterling silver and turquoise stones

Weight: 26.3 gr

Size: small

Dimensions: inside diameter is 5.8cm x 4.3cm

Inscriptions: 

This Zuni-style sterling silver cuff bracelet, often called a "snake eye," features two rows of small green turquoise stones.

This  Zuni "snake eye" cuff is a highly collectible piece of Native American artistry. The term refers to hand-cut, tiny, round cabochon stones—frequently petit point—set tightly into sterling silver bezels.  A vintage two-row green turquoise and sterling silver "snake eye" cuff typically features the following traits:

Key Features & Value Factors

Stone Aging: Natural turquoise often changes from blue to green over decades due to absorption of body oils and skin acidity. This aging (patina) is highly prized by collectors.

Era of Origin: Many of these pieces date back to the 1930s–1950s. Pre-1950s jewelry rarely includes artist signatures or hallmarks.

Silverwork: The tiny bezels are often accented with delicate sterling silver twist wire (rope) and sunray or crescent engravings along the cuffs.

All jewelry in the Vintage collection has been carefully inspected, cleaned, and polished before being offered for sale.

Some pieces have also been repaired or restored to give them a second life. In certain cases, a stone has been replaced. Any work performed on a piece is clearly noted in its product description.

As vintage items, some pieces may show minor signs of age and wear, which are considered part of their history and unique character.