Fred Harvey Exceptional Three Stone Bracelet with Fine Stampwork [SOLD]

Recently, Fred Harvey jewelry items have become highly collectible. The idea that someone purchased them as precious mementos while traveling west on the railroad or motoring along *Historic Route 66 adds an element of romance to the pieces. The Fred Harvey Company employed the best silversmiths and had them fabricate jewelry to meet the more delicate aesthetic of the traveling adventurer.

This three stone bracelet is one of the nicest ones we have come across in awhile. The focal point of the piece is three breathtaking rectangular stones which are placed on an intricately decorated band. The stones have a deep blue green hue with flecks of gold matrix and are exceptional for turquoise used at the time. The artist stamped the iconic Fred Harvey thunderbirds on either side as well as a mixture of crossed arrows and small sunbursts. It is a classic example of the fine artistry by an unknown Diné silversmith during the mid 20th Century.

Condition: The Fred Harvey Exceptional Three Stone Bracelet with Fine Stampwork is in very good condition. It has been well taken care of over the years and has a nice even patina. The stones are in excellent condition.

Provenance: from a Southwest Indian Jewelry collector from Albuquerque

Recommended Reading:

- Indian Silver: Navajo and Pueblo Jewelers by Margery Bedinger

- Southwest Silver Jewelry by Paula Baxter

- White Metal Universe: Jewelry from the Fred Harvey Collection by Cynthia Davies

*U.S. Route 66 (US 66 or Route 66), also known as the Will Rogers Highway, the Main Street of America or the Mother Road, was one of the original highways in the U.S. Highway System. US 66 was established on November 11, 1926, with road signs erected the following year. -Wikipedia