Zuni Petit Point Turquoise Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet

This is a substantial and finely crafted Native American Zuni pueblo-style cuff bracelet, featuring a classic cluster or 'sunburst' design. The central piece is a large, oval sterling silver plaque showcasing meticulous petit point lapidary work. It consists of three concentric tiers of hand-cut, needle-point turquoise cabochons. Each stone is set within a delicate, sawtooth-edged bezel. The center features two circular turquoise cabs flanked by sterling silver raindrops, which are surrounded by a radial pattern of elongated stones separated by twisted rope silver wire spacers. The turquoise exhibits a vibrant, uniform robin-egg blue color with minimal matrix, suggestive of high-quality Sleepy Beauty or similar mine origins. Externally, the centerpiece is framed by a heavy silver scalloped edge with stamped detailing. The bracelet band appears to be a multi-wire shank construction, also embellished with turquoise accents along the sides. The sterling silver shows a rich, dark oxidation (patina) in the recessed areas, which provides excellent contrast against the bright polish of the raised metal surfaces and the blue stones. The condition appears to be very good with all stones intact, though there is typical light surface wear and tarnish consistent with a vintage piece, likely dating from the mid-to-late 20th century. The sheer number of hand-cut stones indicates a high level of Zuni craftsmanship.