Old Natural Turquoise Cuff Strap The front pocket is inlayed

The front pocket is inlayed with big white webbed natural gemstone

So now you know how that happens in all of my work with gemstones

The decorative spots are both nickel and turquoise patina

and a little tangle of canyon tan deerskin

Hair on hide printed with cheetah

Old Natural Turquoise Cuff Strap The front pocket is inlayedThis stone is 1 3 4" x 2 1 2" and by those who seem to know, they say it is probably from one of the Cripple Creek, CO mines from years ago. I don't know for sure as it is from the estate of a 95 year old collector. It is bezelled and smithed in all sterling. The cuff is a piece of cinch strap from an old saddle. I call this cut a triple split and featured the center cut being scalloped. I used antique and bright nickel spots to set off the turquoise.