Vintage Zuni Style Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Silver Cuff Bracelet

This is a vintage Zuni-style silver cuff bracelet featuring an intricate petit point and needlepoint design. The bracelet is constructed on a multi-wire split shank frame, likely made of sterling silver or coin silver, showcasing a bright, polished finish with natural dark oxidation in the recessed areas (patina). The centerpiece displays a vertical arrangement of turquoise cabochons, characterized by their vibrant robin's egg blue color and lack of heavy matrix, suggesting they are Sleeping Beauty turquoise. The pattern consists of five rows of diamond-shaped needlepoint stones flanked by circular petit point clusters. Small silver beads, or 'raindrops', are meticulously placed between the settings as decorative accents. Each stone is secured in a hand-cut serrated or saw-tooth bezel, a hallmark of skilled craftsmanship in Native American lapidary work. The overall condition appears excellent with no visible missing stones or cracked settings. The symmetry of the stone cutting and the precise solder work indicate high-quality production, likely dating from the mid-to-late 20th century. The natural patina provides a beautiful contrast, highlighting the geometric complexity of the silverwork.