ABOUT THE ARTIST:

Although New Mexico based Navajo Ronnie Willie calls To’hajiilee,NM his home,he presently resides in ABQ.NM..Ronnie was the 1st artist who started making those heavy gauge cuffs that are fully beaded & that have crosses that lay atop & generally come with various colored stones..Art runs through Ronnies blood & loves creating by being a sand painter,sand caster,Kachina carver,rock sculptor,wood carver,which most of these things he does more on the side,since he mainly focuses on silversmithing 5 out of 7 days a week..He makes his own stamps & other tools he uses to make his jewelry,which give his work it's own identity..He is considered one of the best in present day jewelry & its a guarantee you will be getting a piece of jewelry with only the finest,quality workmanship.

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DESCRIPTION:

Like most of us New Mexican's,Ronnie too can't deny his love for our cultural & very artsy state in which we live! The Zia Sun symbol Cross says one thing & that is NEW MEXICO! We love anything "ZIA" & it's the signature symbol that represents our state. So whether you're a NM resident or just love anything & all things NM, then you'll be able to extend your admiration by wearing something so fabulous as this!! It has New Mexico written all it!! The Zia cross is New Mexico & New Mexico is the Zia!

Given this gorgeous darkened matte finishing, this is made in a heavy gauge(My guess is maybe 12 gauge?) sterling. It has 3 Zia crosses that span the width & length of the cuff & Ronnie did a generous amount of stamping in between the crosses.There are Native American symbols of 'double Arrows, Bear foot prints, Maltese style crosses & along the perimeter, there are what look like "Kiva Steps" or what also look like aN Arizona/NM "Mesa"..

This is a "Unisex" cuff that either man or woman could proudly wear!! It is made for a large 7-1/4" wrist size..If you look at photo 10,you will see the detail you need!(Also, read below about 'How to Fit a Cuff")

I also carry this in a super heavy 8 gauge sterling (Under Men’s Jewelry) & if you zoom in on the last 2 photos ,you'll find another Zia cuff that has 5 Zia crosses that go across the cuff & the difference in that & this one is for it's more contemporary style finishing & is not as heavy or as wide..(In bracelet listings)

"NEW MEXICO TRUE"!!