Cuff, Upcycled, Ancient Pueblo Pottery Shard With Turquoise, Single Stone, Hallmark, New Old Stock, 3849
OSCAR BETZ HAS OUTDONE HIMSELF.Â
The legendary lapidary artisan is best known for his lightweight southwestern chandelier earrings, but he’s bringing his unrivaled talent to a whole new signature style this season – contemporary cuffs boasting ancient Pueblo pottery shards. The sleek polished sterling silver cuff is embellished with dainty detailed stampwork and adorned with a double-setting featuring one vibrant turquoise cabochon and one specimen pottery shard. A one-of-a-kind collector!
Oscar Betz (1954-; Anglo), Stone sets; stamp work.
Mark: Oscar Betz (script)
Santa Fe, New Mexico artist, Oscar Betz, has been a favorite of collectors and celebrities since the 1970s. Â
He is known for his original stone sets and one-of-a-kind jewelry and is famous for perfecting the featherweight, Southwest Chandelier earring.
- artist: Oscar Betz
- hallmark: Sterling, Oscar Betz, Santa Fe, N.M.
- materials: sterling silver, ancient Pueblo pottery shard, turquoise
- measurements: 1″ gap, 5 1/2″ inside, 1 3/4″ across
- weight: 54 grams
- repurposed from ancient pottery shards
- style: JB3849
