DIMENSIONS: inner length 5.75 inches + gap length 1 inch, total length 6.75 in.,Width 2.4 inches, Face 1.9 inch, weight 85 grams. 
Native American, Zuni, Navajo Southwestern Indian Jewelry. Signed/Stamped/Hallmarked “M&R Calladitto” and Sterling.

A Heavyweight Statement: The Calladitto Masterpiece

In the lineage of Navajo silversmithing, certain names command immediate respect. Michael & Rose Calladitto are such a name. They are renowned for their excellence, and this cuff stands as a perfect testament to their skill. It represents the convergence of heavyweight materials and delicate artistry.

The Stone: A Landscape in Miniature
The eye is first drawn to the stone: a Royston turquoise gemstone of remarkable character. Its matrix is a landscape unto itself. The color transitions effortlessly from a soft light blue to a deep, verdant green, all while warm tan and brown kaolin inclusions dance across the surface. This resplendent gemstone is so perfectly finished that it is hard to imagine what it looked like in the rough. It has been transformed.

The Construction: One Hundred Grams of Silver
This is not a delicate trinket. This is a substantial cuff, forged from several grams of sterling silver. The thickness of the cuff is not merely for heft; it serves an artistic purpose. It provides the depth required for serious stamp work. Michael and Rose have used this canvas to apply their expert artistry, creating distinct and attractive stamping motifs that will leave onlookers in admiration. The turquoise itself is framed in finely textured scrolled cables and detailed appliqués, including the iconic hogans tying the piece to its Navajo heritage.

A Perfect Convergence
Turquoise and sterling silver are a natural match. Michael and Rose Calladitto are a perfect artistic partnership. And this cuff on you: that is the final, essential element of the equation. It is the convergence of material, maker, and wearer. Do not let this opportunity pass.