RARE Preston & Jesse Monongye 14K Gold And Sterling Silver, Inlay Bracelet

Presented for your consideration is a RARE Preston & Jesse Monongye 14K gold, sterling silver and inlay bracelet. This phenomenal bracelet features the hallmarks of both Preston Monongye and Jesse Monongya (Monongye). The story told is this was a sterling silver bracelet made by Preston Monongye between the late 1950s-1960s (he used the Peyote bird with a P between the tail and the wings on an applied plate hallmark in this time frame). Then Jesse Monongya (Monongye) embellished this bracelet with incredible 14K gold designs with a variety of multi stone inlays including micro inlay, etched stones and a rich coral cabochon, all displayed on the textured sterling silver cuff. Jesse Monongya (Monongye) started using this hallmark (JMONONGYAS with the S and the infinity sign) after his daughter Stephanie Monongye passed away in a car accident in 2002, meaning Jesse embellished this between the end of 2002 to 2010, when it was purchased from Jesse himself.
This phenomenal RARE 14K gold, sterling silver and multi stone inlay bracelet made by extremely collectible artists would look great on anyone and deserves a place in your collection! Get it now!
MAKER: Hallmarked JMONONGYAS with the S and the infinity sign (stamped), a 14K gold Peyote bird with a J between the tail and the wings on an applied plate and the Peyote bird with a P between the tail and the wings on an applied sterling silver plate. Jesse Monongya-Monongye (1952 - 2024 Navajo/Hopi). Active since 1970s. Learned the art of silversmithing from his father, Preston Monongye and went on to become a multiple award winner. Preston Monongye (1927-1987; Mission/Hopi adopted). Active 1960s to 1987. He was a master artisan adopted by the Monongye family in Hopi. He has won numerous awards for his "new Indian art" designs and worked for Tanners Indian Arts and Crafts Center until he moved to Phoenix in 1972. In the mid-1970s he taught silversmithing at the Phoenix Indian Center.
APPROX AGE: Preston Monongye made the sterling silver bracelet between the late 1950s-1960s (he used the Peyote bird with a P between the tail and the wings on an applied plate hallmark in this time frame). Jesse Monongya (Monongye) started using this hallmark (JMONONGYAS with the S having an the infinity sign over it) after his daughter Stephanie Monongye passed away in a car accident in 2002, meaning Jesse embellished this between the end of 2002 to 2010, when it was purchased from Jesse himself.
SIZE: This bracelet measures approximately 5 inches from end to end on the silver and has a 1 1/4 inch gap (fits a 6 1/4 inch wrist). It measures 1 7/8 inches wide at the widest part and the total weight is 117.4 grams.
CONDITION: Good for its age, normal wear expected. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description and are hereby incorporated into the description, specifically with regards to condition.