Native American Fine Art and Jewelry

Navajo Sterling Silver, Turquoise, and Coral Bracelet by Jack Tom

$395

Artist: Jack Tom
Style: Cuff Braclet
Pueblo: Navajo
Period: Vintage (1960-1990)
Materials: Navajo Turquoise, Red Coral, and Sterling Silver
Size: 7” W x 1.25” H
Item: # 3271

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Description

Traditional handmade Native American Indian Jewelry from Indigenous Pueblos of the Southwest. Guaranteed authentic. Excellent vintage condition.

Make a vibrant statement with this handcrafted Navajo turquoise, coral, and sterling silver cuff bracelet by Jack Tom. This striking three-stone design beautifully showcases a classic Southwestern color pairing, featuring a central oval-cut natural turquoise stone with a vivid blue-green hue and earthy matrix. The turquoise is perfectly flanked by two bright, oval-cut natural red coral stones. Each gemstone is securely set within a smooth silver bezel and elegantly framed by a delicate, scalloped silver wire border that creates a beautiful floral or sunburst effect. The stones are mounted on a sturdy, double-wire split-shank cuff and are separated by polished vertical silver bars that add structural elegance and a clean, classic aesthetic.

Jack Tom is a highly regarded Navajo (Diné) silversmith known for his meticulous craftsmanship and elegant interpretations of traditional Native American jewelry. In classic Southwestern design, the pairing of turquoise and coral is both visually striking and deeply symbolic; turquoise is revered as the “fallen sky stone” representing water and life, while red coral symbolizes the earth and vitality. By uniting these culturally significant stones with his signature clean and precise silverwork, Tom creates an authentic, highly wearable piece of art that perfectly captures the enduring spirit and heritage of Navajo silversmithing.

About The Artist

Hailing from Smoke Signal, Arizona, on the Navajo Nation, Jack Tom is a distinguished master silversmith whose career spans more than five decades. Born in 1948 of the Salt Clan and for the Bitter Water Clan, Tom has been creating museum-quality wearable art since 1971. His work is celebrated by collectors worldwide for seamlessly uniting ancestral Southwest heritage with sophisticated, modernist design.

An esteemed award-winner at the nation’s most prestigious Native American art exhibitions, including the Santa Fe Indian Market and the Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market, Jack Tom’s jewelry represents the pinnacle of contemporary Navajo artistry.

More About The Artist

Pueblo

The Navajo Pueblo, or Navajo Nation, is one of the largest Native American tribes, located in the Southwest U.S. across parts of Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado. The Navajo, or Diné, have a rich cultural heritage, with traditions rooted in weaving, pottery, and silver jewelry. Their society is matrilineal, tracing lineage through the mother’s side. Traditionally, they lived in hogans, dome-shaped homes built from natural materials. The Navajo maintain strong spiritual beliefs focused on balance and harmony. Today, the Navajo Nation remains a vibrant community, preserving its language, traditions, and cultural identity.