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Summer Days - Vintage Sterling Silver Turquoise Tennis Bracelet. This lovely bracelet is crafted from sterling silver, hallmarked 925 for sterling, and MEXICO. The bracelet features 12 genuine square cut turquoise gemstones (treated for stability), vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. This pretty bracelet is comprised of 12 expertly bezel set turquoise gemstones, which are connected with silver links. The color of the turquoise is a beautiful green/blue, which displays a slight rust colored matrix. The bracelet has a safety box clasp in perfect working order. This vintage bracelet would make a perfect addition to any vintage jewelry collection.
History: The word “turquoise” comes from the French pierre tourques for “Turkish stone.” Meanwhile, pre-Columbian Native Americans mined the turquoise stone throughout the present-day southwestern United States. Shamans used it in sacred ceremonies to commune with the spirit of the sky.
The term sterling silver denotes any silver alloy in which pure silver makes up at least 92.5 percent of the content. One theory is that the word sterling comes from the name Easterlings—coiners from east German states brought to England during the reign of Henry II (1154–89) to improve the quality of the coinage.
Measurements: Bracelet 7 1/2"
Stone Size: Turquoise 4.80 carats (Note: Carat weight is approximate, since it is impossible to measure the depth of the turquoise in the setting)
Weight: 33.30 grams
Condition: Excellent
Origin: Mexico
Date: Circa 1970