Born in Fort Defiance, Arizona in 1955, Delbert Gordon grew up in Tohatchi, New Mexico. He is a self-taught silversmith and occasionally works with gold. He has been instrumental in teaching many youngsters the craft, most notably his nephew Derrick Gordon whose rings and bracelets appear alongside his uncle's on this website.
This heavily textured, deep-stamped bracelet was made with a foundational layer of heavy 12 gauge Sterling decorated by 14 gauge Sterling appliquées overlaid on the foundation and further complemented by raindrops of varying sizes and round wire scrollwork. In weight, this is most comparable to Harry Begay's wide ingot bracelets (which we have not gotten for a long time, but our longtime customers are savvy to this reference). If you like your bracelets hefty, this is your sort of thing. Of course, if you get the right fit on this you won't feel its weight, but you'll appreciate its heft (if that statement makes sense to you, then you know exactly what I'm talking about). Hallmarked with a large capital "D" with a spur extending from it and "Gordon" in smaller letters beneath surrounded by a trailing banner. Also stamped "Sterling" inside. Widest width of cuff: 7/8" Width at terminals: 9/16"
Terminal to terminal: 5 1/2" Gap: 1 1/8"
Total inside circumference (including gap): 6 5/8" |