SALE FOR RING ONLY-CUFF IS LISTED UNDER THE ‘BRACELET’ CATEGORY

ABOUT TYLER BROWN:

The son of the late, great Navajo artisan Dean Brown, the still relatively young Tyler Brown has already made a significant name for himself in the industry and is widely regarded by many (including myself) as a master Navajo silversmith, despite being only in his early 30s. It was Dean, who began teaching Tyler the art of crafting traditional Navajo jewelry when he was a young teenager. Although his father was Tyler’s primary influence, Tyler was fortunate to be born into a large, celebrated family lineage of Navajo artists — a clan of highly respected artisans known throughout the trade and to whom he is directly related. So it wasn’t just Dean who shaped him; Tyler’s uncles also played an important role, including artisans such as Hemerson Brown, Anthony Skeets, and Lee Charley (with cousin Matthew Charley), and the late Navajo silversmith Kirk Smith, who was a second uncle to Tyler. When you grow up surrounded by so many of our industry’s giants, it’s hardly surprising that their skills, knowledge, and art would naturally rub off.

Based out of Gallup, NM, Tyler is frequently requested by name by collectors. I would personally say Tyler’s work is recognizable for several reasons that immediately identify his hand: 1) His incredibly varied, BOLD cluster designs. Yes, there is a lot of cluster work out there, but Tyler’s approach is how he carefully handpicks stones in a variety of shapes and then arranges them that give his jewelry the unique patterns they have.. He often turns stones in unconventional ways, giving his clusters a modern, edgy sensibility that stands apart from other artisans. 2) He works with heavy-gauge sterling so you feel the presence of each piece, and he also favors super-chunky stones, so that when worn, his jewelry reads as a true “WOW” piece you can both see and feel !! 3) His impeccable workmanship is evident in every detail. 4) His use of high-grade materials and thoughtful color pairings lets each stone pop when placed side by side, resulting in visually striking, harmonious designs.

Regardless of how modern the industry becomes, Tyler is still considered “Old School,” faithfully following the traditional Navajo techniques of his ancestors that were used long ago, and he continues to design most pieces from scratch.

THE RING:

I have to admit that when Tyler showed me this ring and cuff, I was truly mesmerized by it’s striking black-and-white color scheme! Who knew that the way these two materials complement one another, would elevate the overall look to an entirely new level of beauty??!!

The ring is designed in a large 2.50” tall setting, and the substantial onyx contributes significantly to its presence. Because the materials are precisely matched in size, the ring maintains a uniformly impeccable, even shape that enhances it’s bold, cohesive appearance.

The huge onyx cut was beautifully beveled by an excellent lapidarian and is so smooth to the eye, as well as the touch! Acting as a halo cluster, are numerous white coral cuts that are sourced out of Japan. Beads of sterling alternate in between each cut of coral & the ring has Tyler’s hand made star conchos that are set on al 4 corners.

Presently sized at a 7-3/4,but is adjustable. If you need it sized up a size or so (no more than) I would be more than happy to do this for you. If you need it tightened up and brought down, I suggest you take it to a reputable jeweler, since I do not have the tools for this procedure. I would not suggest going from a 7-3/4 to a 10.

HAVING BOTH THE RING AND THE CUFF WOULD MAKE AN AMAZING AND VERY POWERFUL SET! THE ONLY DIFFERENCE IN THE 2 IS THAT THE CUFF’S ONYX IS FACETED,WHILE THE RING’S ONYX IS NOT.

PRICING IS BASED ON:

****The Artist, the artists reputation, material quality, amount of carats, the cost per carat and being that everything has literally at least doubled from what it was a year ago, the cost of sterling has also sky rocked . Unfortunately, this was made after the price of sterling had sky rocketed in price, which is being passed onto me and then you. Also reflected in price, is the time involved for Tyler to make it..*

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INFO:

ARTISAN: Tyler Brown

TRIBAL AFFILIATION: Navajo

SIZE: 7-3/4

ADJUSTABLE: Yes

WEIGHT: 2.28 OUNCES (65 Grams)

MEASUREMENTS: 2.50" Tall x 2-3/8” Wide

METAL: Sterling Silver

METAL FINISHING: Oxidized Front-Contemporary Mirror Finished Backside

MATERIAL: Black Onyx and Japanese White Coral

CUTS: Ovals and Square

ONYX CUT SIZE: 34 mm X 27 mm (About 1-3/8" x 1-1/8")

WHITE CORAL SIZE: 10 mm x 5 mm

HALLMARK: Conjoined "TB" ~ Sterling"

Comes Gift Boxed.

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SIGNATURE REQUIREMENT:
Because of the price, this will have a mandatory signature confirmation requirement (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 BEFORE PURCHASING:
*****In order to show all the fine detail, close up photos tend to make the item look GIGANTIC & everything also is more magnified .So to get an accurate idea of how big this is, please view photo showing it on the finger or you can pull out a tape measure & compare to my given measurements listed above.

I do not consider myself a 'professional photographer" but I do try to give you photos that are 'realistic" in color. Please understand also that each monitor varies and also plays an important role in how vibrant or less vibrant as something appears.*****