Sterling Silver Overlay Cuff with King’s Manassa Turquoise by Marie Jackson
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The focal point of this striking cuff is a teardrop-shaped King’s Manassa turquoise cabochon, bezel-set at the center of a polished sterling silver band. The bracelet features traditional Navajo overlay work, with a deeply oxidized background that enhances the intricate mountain peak motifs running along the cuff. The contrast between the smooth, high-polish silver surface and the richly textured, darkened recesses creates a bold and visually compelling design—both timeless and distinctly Navajo in character. Dimensions • Width: 7/16” • Stone: ½” x 5/8” • Gap: 1 ¼” • Inside Measurement: 5 5/16” • Total Inner Circumference: 6 9/16” • Weight: 1.4 oz • Signed: Yes About the Stone King’s Manassa turquoise is prized for its beautiful blue-green to green hues, often accented by a distinctive golden to brown matrix. Unlike heavily webbed turquoise, this material typically displays a more open, organic pattern, with its warm tones derived from the surrounding rhyolite host rock. The King Turquoise Mine, located in Manassa, Conejos County, Colorado, is one of the oldest known turquoise sources in North America. Originally worked by ancestral Pueblo peoples, it was rediscovered in the 1890s by gold prospector I.P. King, whose family has operated the mine ever since. Formerly known as the Lick Skillet Mine, it has produced some of the most recognizable American turquoise. The mine is no longer actively producing, making genuine Manassa turquoise increasingly rare and highly collectible. About the Artist Marie Jackson was born near Ganado, Arizona, in her grandmother’s hogan, a traditional Navajo home. She was raised in a hardworking and close-knit family alongside her sister and cousins. Her upbringing, shaped by strong family values and resilience, continues to influence her work today. As a teenager, Marie worked at the renowned Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site, where she was surrounded by Native American artistry. There, she developed a deep appreciation for traditional crafts, observing Navajo weavers at work and learning techniques from artists such as Sadie Curtis. It was also through Hubbell’s that she met her husband, Tommy Jackson...
21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Cuff Bracelets
Sterling Silver
