Hi All. I'm a couple of days new here and have already purchased the paid service for the appraisal of some rugs I have on here.
I got this bracelet as a gift from a friend who said it was an antique. When I brought it to a jeweler, he said it was made in the 1920s or 1930s.
I was wondering if anyone here can identify this bracelet's origin, vintage and possibly the materials? Is it sterling silver? It doesn't "feel" like modern sterling silver. Someone told me that the niddle stone was turquoise even though it's a deep green, not turquoise color. There are 2 lighter colored stones to the left and right of fhe middle stone which I can't identify.
Thank you so much for your time reading this and inspecting the photos. If anyone can contribute any information at all on even just the materials, I would be very grateful to you!
Best.
/Edie
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In the 60s and 70s and later Healing Bracelets were really big... I can tell you it's not Native American Indian . I gave you a few ideas that the stones might me. I think I am right by your photos, better if I had hands on.. Is it marked .925? or stamped Stering? Worst part about this most only want to pay for Silver worth, and not the piece..
"Note" I do not claim to be an Expert.
Re: Antique/Vintage Silver and Green Turquoise Art Deco...
Phoenixguy1954, I can't even tell you how ecstatic I am to receive such a detailed, thorough, kind and professional description of my bracelet. You are a Godsend! Truly! I've had no real information to go on except someone in a jewelry store told me it was from the 1920s but now you've opened up this *whole other possibility* of historical research I can't wait to do! I am so impressed with your knowledge of the stones, so much so, now I'm thinking of keeping it as it's a lot more interesting to me now.
There is no stamp or mark and I was told that's because it's handmade. And, yes, you're right, people have wanted to buy it either for the scrap silver, the links to replace their watch with, but now that I have a much better idea of what the stones are, I can really do a bit more research.
I also really appreciate your note that you do not claim to be an expert, but I am honestly thrilled to have some foundation of information on this piece, and thanks to you, you have given me a lot more to go on than my local jeweler who specializes in antique jewelry.
You just rock Phoenixguy1954, thank you thank you, you really made my week, month, year on this one!
Be blessed and well.
/Edie