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Outstanding Vintage Turquoise Cluster Bracelet from The Jewel Box Collection

Currency:USD Category:Western Americana Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 2,000.00 USD
Outstanding Vintage Turquoise Cluster Bracelet from The Jewel Box Collection
Property being sold is not new! Dents, dings, scratches and other damage may be present—and is common—on used and vintage items. Items are available for preview well in advance of the auction and we take several pictures as well. Please inspect thoroughly PRIOR to bidding. Once auctioneer says “SOLD” Buyer assumes all responsibility for items.
Description: Here is a beautiful, vintage, turquoise cluster bracelet. It is set with over 120 natural turquoise stones, which are turning a variation of colors due to aging. It is sterling silver. This bracelet is from the Jewel Box Collection. The Jewel Box was owned by Morrey and Honeylou Resnick. They opened in 1949 and were located in downtown Phoenix. Later it was moved to North Central Avenue, until it closed in May, 2006. Over the years, they amassed a large collection of Native American Jewelry. Several of their pieces were photographed in the famous Arizona Highways turquoise issues from the 1970s, including the well-known magazines of the January 1974 issue, the August 1974 issue and the March 1975 issue. Maker: Unmarked, but vintage Zuni or Navajo in style. Approx. Age: Circa 1950s - 60s. Size: Inside circumference measures approx. 5-7/8" with an additional 1-1/2" opening (fits a 7-3/8" wrist.) 3-3/8" at its widest part and weighs 94.3 g. Condition: Good for its age. Normal wear and minor imperfections expected on used and vintage items. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description. Shipping: There will be a $5 handling / packaging fee for shipping this lot. The actual cost of postage will be added on top of that. BUY IT NOW: If you would like to buy this item now without waiting for the auction to end (this option is only available up to 48 hours before the auction starts to close), the “Buy it Now” price is the high estimate of this lot. If you would like to end the auction early and pay the high estimate (plus applicable fees), please contact us by phone or email and reference this lot.