The estate lots we purchase commonly contain at least a couple of damaged vintage pieces. We have the choice of selling them AS-IS, with extensive tarnish or soil, silver damage, a missing stone, a loose stone, a cracked stone……OR we can have the item repaired so the piece can be used again ! When I see a beautifully crafted necklace, ring or bracelet that would otherwise be tossed in a box to be forgotten, I do whatever I can to help revive the piece.
This beautiful bracelet hallmarked LESTER ORTIZ and STERLING
weighs 89 grams and is 2 3/8″ tall at the front.
The gorgeous green turquoise stone (I’ll let you ponder the mine – please put your guesses in the comments below) was too good to toss.
I sent this bracelet to Diane at Old Town (see contact information below) who coordinates the work for the Navajo silversmiths there. Henry waved his magic wand over this one and turned it from trash to treasure ! Thank you Henry !!!!
BEFORE
DAMAGED LESTER ORTIZ BRACELET
AFTER
REPAIRED AND REVIVED BRACELET
Paula
Native American Jewelry Tips 
What a great idea – to cover the crack with a lovely piece of applique. Great job Diane and your silversmiths!!! That turquoise looks like it could be from King’s Manassa or Royston with that green/blue meld and brown matrix. Am I close??
Those are the two mines that I think are most likely as well. Paula
I adore this!!!! I’ve heard a cracked turquoise means the stone took a blow for you at some point, so what a nice way to give it back some love 🙂
Oh yes !!
My late fathers work. Thanks for posting.
You’re welcome !