Gift courtesy of Mrs. Freda Hambrick
Of all Navajo silverwork, the bracelet is one of the best-know pieces of jewelry, being the most numerous and varied in design. The full potential of Navajo bracelet design was not realized
until the late nineteenth century, when turquoise was introduced into silverwork. However, it was not until the 1920s and 1930s, when the semi-precious stone became more accessible to the Navajo artists, that this form of jewelry took it current appearance. Stones were acquired from mines in Colorado and Arizona at a much lower cost than those purchased during the late nineteenth century.
