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[kdk1690]

[kdk1690]

It is sterling silver, only maker i could find with RTB is Raymond Bisol, but not sure with the copywright circle below the intials, Any Help ??

[1940fc]

Sorry..no help with it (others will have to do that  lol)   ..but just had to say that`s a beauty!!!!!!!!!

BTW  good to ' see ya' !

[kdk1690]

yeah i am butting my head up against a wall on this one, good to see you too, sorry i cant come in more often, but i work all the time, LOL

[christinesclassicjewelry · Accepted solution]

Looks to be Rebecca Begay in a style of casting called Tufa, hence the T in the signature. Similar items found here - https://tucsonindianjewelry.com/product/rebecca-begay-navajo-dine-sterling-silver-and-coral-tufa-cas...  and here - https://www.winfieldtradingcompany.com/store/p5/Rebecca_Begay_Tufa_Cast_Hubei_Flower_Bracelet.html

Looks to be worth a pretty penny, and worth every cent... it is beautiful!

[kdk1690]

Wow, thank you very much. I always know when i drop in here someone is going to be right on the spot.  You are my Angel...

[divwido]

It's not marked Sterling.  Wouldn't that be a good indication maybe it's a fake?  A reproduction?

[christinesclassicjewelry]

No problem at all, I'm always glad to be able to help out and I love the hunt of figuring these things out. As far as it not being marked sterling, none of the items by this artist seem to be marked for metal content, which is actually very common with Native American artists. 

[scifidaughter64]

As for it not being marked sterling, I have it a ring not marked sterling that is. According to a couple of silversmiths that I have talked to about it, this means could mean one of two things. Either it predates the late 60-early 70 period when the marks became required or it was produced for personal use. Either way it is an lovely bracelet.

[kdk1690]

it is marked SS