1960s–70s Southwestern Thunderbird Cuff in Sterling Silver with Turquoise and Coral Chip Inlay (HMIJ, Gilbert Ortega Shop)

1960s–70s Southwestern Thunderbird Cuff in Sterling Silver with Turquoise and Coral Chip Inlay (HMIJ, Gilbert Ortega Shop)A striking mid century Thunderbird cuff in sterling silver, created within the Southwestern tradition and distributed through the historic Gilbert Ortega Shop, known for its Hand Made Indian Jewelry programme. Crafted in the 1960s70s, the bracelet features a dramatic Thunderbird silhouette set with hand cut turquoise and coral chip inlay, arranged in vivid, rhythmic patterns across the wings and body. The piece was built by hand using traditional

Intended to sit short on the waist

green and red

characterful piece of cold-weather vintage with real presence

Extremely soft

with additional embroidery framing the neckline

and a leather jacket for a more contemporary

Underbust: 32 cm / 12

a functional design feature characteristic of late 1960s and early 1970s outerwear

a time when traditional needlework met modern materials and patterns

floor-length skirt that elongates the silhouette

and forget-me-nots for enduring love

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