Raymond Beard is a Navajo silversmith who works a steady job as a silversmith for a reputed jewelry concern in New Mexico. On the side, he makes wonderful pieces which show his true artistry.

This wonderful cluster of hand-cut green stones wraps richly across the front of this bracelet. These stones are Emerald Valley turquoise; a trade name for Chinese turquoise which has been treated by the Zachary Method to enhance its color and hardness. In this process, the stone is soaked in a mineral bath and an electrical charge is passed through the stone with the aid of the highly conductive liquid mineral bath. The process itself heightens the color and no dye is used in this process. This group of stones is set in straight-edged bezels with raindrops interspersed among the stones. Scallop stamps outline the edges of the cuff and a series of teepee stams mark the center of the cuff on the sides. Raymond lightly brushed the surface of the Sterling and lent it a soft, antiqued patina. The cuff tapers to a uniform width on the sides. This is a wonderful example of Traditional Revival jewelry.

Hallmarked "R" and stamped "Sterling" inside.

Stones: 1 rectangle 3/8" x 5/16"; 3 rectangles 5/16" x 1/4"; 8 triangles approximately 5/16" x 1/4"; 2 triangles 1/4" x 3/16"

Width of cuff at center: 1 5/16"

Width of cuff on sides: 11/16"

Terminal to terminal: 5 7/8"          Gap: 1 1/4"

Total inside circumference (including gap): 7 1/8"