This handsome sterling silver Zuni cuff bracelet by Janice Paloma features a needlepoint turquoise set top, finished with chased knife edged shoulders.
"Needlepoint in Zuni silversmithing is a highly intricate lapidary technique where tiny, thin slivers of gemstones—predominantly turquoise, coral, or shell—are shaped into long, slender needles with pointed ends and set into intricate sterling silver cluster arrangements. Popularized since the 1930s, these delicate, hand-cut stones are often arranged in delicate, symmetrical patterns like petals, wheels, or fans, requiring immense precision and skill."
"Janice Paloma is a renowned Zuni artisan silversmith celebrated for her mastery of traditional Native American "needlepoint" and "petit point" jewelry. Active primarily during the 1960s and 1970s, her highly collectible vintage pieces feature precisely hand-carved, slender natural gemstones set in intricate sterling silver"
Marks: Paloma, tests sterling
Dimensions: 2 5/16" interior diameter x 11/32 wide
Weight: 7.5 gross dwt
Condition: Some tarnish, slightly bent, otherwise good overall estate condition
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