ABOUT THE ARTIST :
Delbert is considered a Top Notch "Master Navajo Artist" that has been at this now for decades. (Born in 1955) He's an artists artist, that has taught & helped pave the careers for not only his nephew "DERRICK GORDON" but also many of today's traditional Navajo jewelers that you find in the industry.. He's the guy that they look up to when they need technique/inspiration.

Delbert sits high at the top of my list as being one of my personal favorites for many reasons, since it's not just about making a ring, a pendant or a cuff, but it's what he does in regards to the metal that makes each piece of his, literal works of art! No, Delbert's not an artist who does "simple-plain" designs, but rather one who artistically creates all the repousse and or heavily stamped applique embellishments you see, that are then layered & layered & layered atop of heavy gauge sterling, which then give each, their ornate artistry. These appliques are an art in themselves & are just as important to the design, as much as the turquoise is.

Like any artist that's been at it awhile, they end up developing their own identity & once you get familiar with his work, it's not hard to identify whose work it is. You'll know his work by the heavily layered 'over the top' embellished appliques, his use of high grade stones, the finishing, etc. And owning anything of Delbert’s is like owning any great piece of art,but only with his work, it's in 'metal/stone' form.

THE CUFF:

I can’t help but say that this is a cuff that leaves me speechless! I love to see an artist take their art to another level & Delbert does just that! Like I said earlier, this isn’t ‘just’ a cuff, but literally a work of art!!

Using the beautifully beveled, bright blue Waterweb Kingman cut for the center top, this cut equally shares the spotlight with what & how he creatively created the shank, inside AND out!!! On the exterior, he covered the ENTIRE shank from end to end by making the most gorgeous appliques that he not only layered atop of one another, but accentuated them with even tinier appliques, so the sterling would be fully covered with design! (Please see all photos!) BUT THE EXCITEMENT DOESN’T STOP THERE! The inside is even fully stamped ! ( see last 5 interior photos )

THE FINISHING:

One thing I love about Delbert’s work is that he instinctively knows how to bring the sterling to its maximum level of beauty! This is an artist who knows how much & where to leave the darkened oxidation, by leaving it the darkest in the crevices, so the lighter shades are boosted with contrast in order for the cuff to stand out, allowing all that Navajo beauty to come to life!

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SIZING:

Because of the design & sterling’s gauge , this cannot be adjusted, so it's of extreme importance that you know your wrist size and what gap opening works best for it to comfortably fit over the arm before purchasing. This is made for an average sized 6-5/8" wrist ,(just 1/8” shy of being a 6-3/4” wrist) but because it has a 1.25" gap opening, this is meant for a bit more fleshy/meaty wrist..

Cuff's are one of the only bracelets that HAVE to fit properly, so If you're unsure, click on this link: How To Fit A Cuff. And while there, be sure to copy/paste the You Tube link, which shows you the “Proper” way to put a cuff on! I am an email away, so don't hesitate in getting in touch with me if you need!.

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PRICING IS BASED ON: You are paying for the name of this Artist & his reputation, the sterling cost at time of purchase, the artist’s time, the turquoise quality, the cost per carat for this type of quality and the amount of carats , which are all reflected in price.

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SPECIFICS:

ARTIST: Delbert Gordon

TRIBE: Navajo

WEIGHT: 3.63 Ounces (103 Grams)

SHANK WIDTH: 7/8" (Tall)

STONE: Premium-Natural Vivid Blue Waterweb Kingman Turquoise

STONE SIZE: 28 mm x 22 mm (About 1-1/8" x 7/8")

STONE CUT: Oval

BEZEL: Serrated-Sawtooth

METAL: Sterling Silver

METAL FINISH: Oxidized

INTERIOR MEASUREMENT: 5-3/8"

GAP MEASUREMENT: 1.25"

(For a total wrist circumference of 6-5/8" (Average wrist size)

LEFT TO RIGHT ACROSS MEASUREMENT: 2-3/8"(This is measured from the left to right while cuff is laying flat on tape measure-Different measurement from interior)

ADJUSTABLE: NO-Based on Design & Gauge

STYLE: Artistically Designed Heavily Embellished Navajo Turquoise Cuff

HALLMARK: D.Gordon with a boot Spur incorporated around the "D"/Sterling

Comes Gift Boxed.

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SIGNATURE REQUIREMENT:

Anything with this kind of price tag, will have a mandatory signature confirmation requirement & will come insured (reflected in shipping price).. If you're not home in the day & need it shipped where it can be signed for,please change that in your "Ship To" section before I create the shipping label***I'm sorry if this may be an inconvenience, but I do not ship expensive pieces without one. This is for your safety & mine.**

PLEASE READ:

*****I do not consider myself a 'professional photographer" but I do try to give you photos that are 'realistic" in color, just so you're not shocked, nor disappointed when you get the piece.. Please understand that each monitor varies and also plays an important role in how vibrant or less vibrant as something appears.