Name: Navajo Cuff Bracelet Sterling Turquoise Etched D.R.F JR 12g Tarnished
Brand: Gulfside Hospice Thrift Shoppe
SKU: 265323
Price: 69.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Navajo Cuff Bracelet Sterling Turquoise Etched D.R.F JR 12g Tarnished

$69.99 $400.00

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ITEM SPECIFICATIONS:

Cultural Origin: Native American / Navajo Artisan Heritage Artistry
???? Artisan / Silversmith: David Freeland Jr. (Marked D.R.F JR)????????
Item Type: Etched Cuff Bracelet
Primary Materials: Solid Sterling Silver and Natural Turquoise Gemstone
Total Weight: Approximately 12 Grams (12g)
Metal Stamping / Markings: Stamped "Sterling" and hallmarked with the artisan's signature "D.R.F JR" initials
Special Features: Detailed decorative hand-etched or carved detailing along the silver band flanking the turquoise stone setting

DESIGN & UTILITY DESCRIPTION:

Authentic Southwestern cuff bracelet showcasing the highly regarded fine lapidary and silver work of Navajo artisan David Freeland Jr.
Features a striking genuine turquoise center accent beautifully complemented by intricate, traditional hand-etched designs carved into the solid sterling silver band.
Built with a semi-flexible split-shank or solid band profile that offers an adjustable, comfortable fit for regular daily wear.
The classic, low-profile style delivers a lightweight yet substantial 12-gram feel, making it an excellent standalone statement piece or a fine addition to a vintage Native American jewelry collection.

CONDITION NOTES FOR COPIER (EDITED FOR YOUR ITEM):

Condition: Used / Pre-owned vintage condition with obvious signs of use and past wear.
Structural Status: Structurally sound with a solid, resilient silver band. The turquoise stone remains firmly set inside its security bezel without any loose play.
Metal Finish Status: Displays heavy natural dark tarnish, deep silver oxidation, and a rich historical patina in the etched grooves, along with visible surface scuffs or fine scratches from regular use.
Restoration Note: Sold completely raw and unpolished exactly as found. The buyer can choose to clean it back to a bright mirror shine with a jewelry cloth or preserve its authentic, deeply antiqued vintage look.

MARKET VALUE / PRICING BENCHMARKS:

Average pre-owned resale value (Tarnished condition / Used artisan piece): $45.00 to $85.00
Pristine high-end boutique retail benchmark value: $150.00 to $250.00

David R. Freeland Jr. typically uses a metal stamp for his hallmarks inside bracelet cuffs, rather than hand-etching. His standard, verified maker's marks are crisp, struck stamps that generally read DRF JR (or occasionally DFR JR), often accompanied by a Sterling purity stamp.

However, exceptions exist in specialized markets and specific eras of production:

Stamps vs. Etchings: The overwhelming majority of his production jewelry and stone inlay cuffs feature formal mechanical stamps. This gives the text a uniform, clean, block-letter appearance pressed directly into the silver.
Early or Custom Work: Some authorized resellers, vintage archives, and collectors have documented select early, one-of-a-kind, or custom pieces where initials like "DRF JR" appear to have been hand-engraved or etched onto the backing.

If a signature inside a cuff looks loosely hand-scrawled with an electric scribe or an etching tool rather than a clean metal stamp, it warrants a closer look. While it could indicate a rare, early experimental piece, it is more commonly a sign of a third-party inventory marker, an old trader's code, or an owner's personal engraving rather than the official artist hallmark itself.

Sterling Silver Inlaid Navajo Turquoise Cuff Bracelet.
12g
Etched D.R.F JR ??? David Freeland Jr ???
Marked Sterling

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