We are proud to offer this striking vintage Zuni silver bracelet. Rising up from the center of the face of this striking bracelet is the section of pure gorgeousness! The superior inlay arrangement of the stones of the Blue Gem turquoise, Coral, Mother of Pearl and Jet will take your breath away! Charles M. Booqua, often collaborating with his wife Marlene, is a distinguished Zuni silversmith born in 1944. Together, they are renowned for their intricate multi-stone inlay jewelry, a hallmark of Zuni craftsmanship. Their pieces often feature geometric designs meticulously crafted from materials such as turquoise, coral, jet, yellow shell, and mother of pearl. Their creations are typically signed with the hallmark "C.M. Booqua," signifying authenticity and origin. Charles and Marlene Booqua's jewelry is highly valued by collectors and enthusiasts of Native American art. Their dedication to preserving and innovating traditional Zuni inlay techniques has solidified their reputation as master artisans, contributing significantly to the rich cultural heritage of the Zuni Pueblo. And Blue Gem turquoise is a highly prized and popular gemstone that is known for its distinctive blue-green color, often resembling the incredible clear blue skies of the Southwest. Blue Gem turquoise is a highly sought-after variety of turquoise known for its vibrant blue color and distinctive black or brown matrix patterns. It's valued for its beauty and rarity, and has been used in Native American jewelry for many years. The width of the bracelet measures around 7/16". Signed by Zuni artist, C.M. Booqua. Sterling silver. The inside end to end measures around 5" with an additional 1-1/8" gap. Sturdy 12 grams.
Make Us an Offer- Due to the high demand of our items, many pieces sell quite fast. The most frequent email we receive are from buyers who waited too long to make us an offer and suddenly lost out because another buyer came in and purchased. Send us your reasonable offer today, we are flexible and you have nothing to lose! Ahéhee' (Thank you)
How Layaway Works:
Layaway programs we offer that you can choose from when you pay for the item:
- Shop Pay Installments (Usually 4 payments)
- Affirm (Up to 12 payments)
-Klarna (Usually 4 payments)
How Does Layaway Work with Making an Offer?
If your offer is accepted you will receive an email invoice from us and will be able to choose your layaway program when you pay the invoice. If for some reason you cannot get approved for any of the programs simply let us know and we will cancel out the invoice. You have nothing to lose and the most beautiful art to gain! :)