Turquoise Watchbands

The Gerald B. Evans Collection of vintage turquoise watchbands

Handmade Native American watch bands were popular in the 1960's and 1970's.
 They looked very much like the turquoise bracelets of that era but accommodations
were made to mount a period watch of the owners choice.

This Tommy Singer Hallmark is stamped on the watchband.

Tommy Singer Silver Turquoise and Coral Watchband

Circa 1960's - 1970's

Good Condition with signs of use
< no serious distractions or damage >

Navajo Rug Design

This watchband is an early Navajo example of silver overlay with chip inlay.

The chip inlay process brought Tommy Singer and his family much fame in the 1970's.
However, It was a relatively easy process to copy and as it grew in popularity offshore
Taiwanese copies (forgeries) flooded the market and eventually wiped Tommy out.

Tommy Singer is making jewelry again but does not make chip Inlay.

Rarely do Tommy Singer chip inlay pieces turn up

1 1/2" wide

For a 7" to a 7 1/4" wrist
It can not be adjusted

$550

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