J1583 Albert Jake
Sterling silver cuff by Navajo silversmith Albert Jake. The 2” silver overlay cuff has a 1/2” x 1 3/4” Number 8 Turquoise stone. The inside is 5” with a 1 1/4” gap.
The Number 8 turquoise mine is in Carlin Nevada. Spider web matrix ranging from golden brown to black set off the beautiful shades of bright powder blue to a deep blue. The mine was worked from 1929 until its depletion. Number 8 is a favorite of collectors and one of the rarest turquoise. It is one of the finest turquoise to come out of Nevada.
Albert is renowned for the precise detail and execution of his work and for the fine natural stones which he always employs in his pieces.
About the artist
Albert Jake
Born in 1959 on the Zuni Pueblo, Albert Jake now resides in Albuquerque, New Mexico with his wife and two daughters. Albert learned the art of silver-smithing from his parents and began making jewelry in 1987. He specializes in traditional set stones and cluster jewelry with intricate stamp work in the old style of the 1930's/40's.
A man with many talents - artist, sandpainter and potter - Albert Jake first began to learn the art of silver-smithing from his sister Louise, then worked with for another company for several years and began making jewelry in 1987. Albert is renowned for the precise detail and execution of his work and for the fine natural stones which he always employs in his pieces. The stamp work is deep and clean; perfect in its repetition.
