Bisbee Turquoise with Silver Overlay Cuff
Sterling Silver and Bisbee Turquoise Cuff by Artist Tim Yazzie. This cuff features sterling silver bezel set Bisbee Turquoise in the center with silver overlay feather designs along each side. The turquoise is 36cts, measures 1 1/8 inch ,and is a size 5.75.
Artist: Tim Yazzie
Tim Yazzie is a Navajo, San Felipe, Santo Domingo silversmith. He was taught by his maternal grandfather the traditional ways of life, their tribal history, and religion.
His maternal grandmother was a pueblo potter, and his paternal grandfather was a rug weaver and silversmith. Tim studied jewelry making with well-known native artists
to include Chalmers Day and Jimmy Harrison. Tim Yazzie combines his fine inlay and stone work with the pottery designs in his silver overlay work, making his pieces one-of-a-kind.