Vintage 1970s Arizona Turquoise and Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet

This is a vintage Native American style cuff bracelet, circa 1970s, featuring a prominent Arizona turquoise cabochon as its central focal point. The turquoise exhibits a vibrant teal-to-green hue with a natural reddish-brown and golden matrix, characteristic of southwestern mines like Royston or Kingman. The stone is set in a plain bezel surrounded by a classic twisted wire (rope) detail, which is further encased within a secondary stamped silver border. The bracelet shank is a split-wire or 'carinated' construction typical of Navajo silverwork from this era. The metal appears to be sterling silver, identified by its luster and the deep natural oxidation (tarnish) accumulating in the recessed areas around the bezel and rope detailing. This patina indicates age and adds depth to the craftsmanship. The overall construction is robust, showing hand-wrought characteristics rather than mass-produced casting. Condition-wise, the stone appears secure without visible cracks, though the silver shows light surface wear and scratches consistent with its 50-year age. No visible hallmarks are present in this view, which was common for period trade jewelry made for the booming 1970s tourism market in the American Southwest.