Wil Vandever - Navajo (Deceased)
April 11, 1951 - October 29, 2018
9/16" Bracelet-Cuff
27mm Chinese Turquoise Spiderweb Oval
Size 6-1/4" (Medium-Small)

Wil Vandever, Navajo - New Mexico, USA 

Wil finally lost his battle with colon cancer in October of 2018.

This is new, not pre-owned.

Wil's work is very close to my heart. His later work consisted of the very distinct style you see here with wire coil, twist wire, saw cuts, and stamping - were all handmade.  He has always been known for utilizing excellent stones, which is more difficult and expensive all the time.

In December 2017, I purchased the last batch of bracelets and pendants that I know he was able to produce. I sold some immediately but am now finally getting around to photographing and putting up what is remains.  He felt an obligation to family and friends to whom he sold to keep producing.  According to his wife, Cora, he did manage to make a few more things, here and there, but it finally just became too much, he just wasn't physically up to it. 

He was a very nice man.  I miss our occasional dinners together at Pueblo Harvest where he talked affectionately of his family, friends, and fishing.

Materials:  Blue "Spiderweb" (descriptor, not an official name) Chinese Turquoise & Sterling Silver

Total Bracelet Size: 6-1/4" - (Medium-Small)

Inside Measurement (Metal Only): 5-3/8"

Bracelet Opening (Gap):  7/8"

Adjustable: Yes, this could be opened some.  You likely would not want to close it further as it is already a tight gap. (Note: Bracelets that have been adjusted may not be returned)

Bracelet Band Width (Cuff): 9/16"

Width of the Twisted Silver "Rope" in the Band: 5/32"

Silver Perimeter Height:  1-9/16"H

Silver Perimeter Width (including the flared flanges on each side): 1-5/8"W

Total Height ( including the Turquoise to the underside of the cuff):  1/2"

Turquoise Cabochon: 27mm x 19mm

Weight: 2.1oz/60gr/0.13lb

Signed: Logo with WCV

Hallmarked: Sterling

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