Royston Turquoise Stampwork and Overlay Cuff by Darryl Gordon, Navajo

Darryl Gordon, a Navajo silversmith known for architectural silverwork, set a large high-grade Royston turquoise cabochon at the center of this heavy sterling silver cuff, flanked by deep stampwork and raised overlay appliqué. Royston turquoise is mined at the Royston mine complex in Lander County, Nevada, and is recognized by its swirling matrix of blue-green against warm brown and gold host rock — among the most collectible American turquoise varieties. Overlay silversmithing involves cutting design elements from a second sheet of silver and soldering them onto a base sheet, creating dimensional relief patterns. Available exclusively through Turquoise Mustang.