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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 proud New Mexicans, Ronnie simply can’t deny his deep love and strong pride for being a true New Mexican! For those of you who live in New Mexico or who simply adore our rich cultural heritage and incredibly artsy state, wearing a cuff like this makes your connection clear. It boldly expresses exactly how you feel about New Mexico and honors the Zia symbol that represents all of us. The Zia cross is New Mexico, and New Mexico is the Zia — inseparable and full of meaning

One thing the artist needs to have is muscles to do this kind of deep stamping with a gauge of sterling this heavy! And to do the design so accurately takes skill & good dexterity, since it's made with a non-destructible-super heavy 8 gauge sterling, this is a cuff that's meant to last a lifetime & beyond! If being 8 gauge means nothing to you,it literally means that it can't be bent, adjusted & is the most durable when it comes to strength.This,the width & the length is what dictates it's 7.28 Ounce weight!

Ronnie made this cuff exclusively for my store & is designed with 3 Zia crosses that span the top & sides of the wrist & is accented by east-west double arrows throughout. What looks like "Kiva Steps" are stamped along the perimeters.

This is masculine enough for a 'manly man' to wear, but will also show beautifully on a woman! It is made for a large 7-1/2" wrist size & if your 'fleshy', the 1-1/2" wide gap opening helps with it fitting. This does have to fit properly since it CAN'T be adjusted.

"NEW MEXICO TRUE"!!

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INFO:

ARTIST: RONNIE WILLIE-Made Exclusively for Plata de Santa Fe Jewelry

TRIBE: Navajo

METAL: 8 Gauge Sterling

METAL FINISHING: Slightly Oxidized Matte Finishing

WEIGHT: 7.28 Ounces ( 206.4 Grams)

WIDTH: 2-1/8

INTERIOR MEASUREMENT: 6”

GAP MEASUREMENT: 1-1/2"

(Total Wrist Size: 7-1/2" (Disregard “Total Wrist Size” in photo 12)

ADJUSTABLE: No-Based on the extremely heavy gauge sterling it's made with

TECHNIQUE: Totally Hand Made, Repousse, Deep Stamping through heavy gauge sterling!

HALLMARK: Ronnie Willie/Sterling with arrowhead symbol

Comes Gift boxed

To know that this cuff will fit you, please refer to How To Fit A Cuff in the "about" drop down

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SIGNATURE REQUIREMENT:

Anything with this kind of price tag, will have a mandatory signature confirmation requirement & will come insured.(This is reflected in the 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.