A striking vintage Southwestern bolo tie featuring a substantial hand-worked silver face set with multiple turquoise stones in an organic cluster arrangement.
The centerpiece has a sculptural, almost architectural presence, with deeply textured silverwork, irregular natural turquoise cabochons, and a darkened patina that gives the piece strong vintage character. Turquoise accents continue onto the corners of the slide and down to the matching terminal pieces, creating a cohesive statement from top to bottom.
The bolo is finished with braided black leather cord, elongated silver-tone tips, and turquoise-set terminal plates that give the piece an especially distinctive, collector-level look.
There are no visible artist hallmarks or maker stamps, so Iron & Iris does not attribute this piece to a specific artist. The construction, age, wear, and design are consistent with vintage Southwestern jewelry.
Item Type: Bolo Tie
Style: Vintage Southwestern
Material: Silver-tone metal; sterling silver not independently verified
Stone: Turquoise
Stone Count: Multiple natural turquoise cabochons across slide and tips
Main Slide Height: Approximately 2 7/8"
Main Slide Width: Approximately 1 7/8" at widest point, tapering to approximately 1 1/8"
Bolo Tips: Approximately 2 1/2" each
Cord: Braided black leather
Markings: No visible artist or metal hallmarks
Condition: Vintage pre-owned condition with visible patina, oxidation, surface wear, and age-related character consistent with an older handcrafted piece.
The turquoise stones display natural variation in color, matrix, shape, and surface character, adding to the one-of-a-kind appearance of the piece.
Please Note: This bolo has not been attributed to a specific artist or tribe due to the absence of visible hallmarks or provenance. The metal has not been independently tested and is therefore described conservatively as silver-tone. Vintage jewelry may show age-related wear, patina, oxidation, and irregularities consistent with hand fabrication and prior use.
SKU: IRI-VTG-TQ-BOLO-1003
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