{"product_id":"sleeping-beauty-turquoise-bear-claw-navajo-bolo-tie","title":"Vintage Navajo Sleeping Beauty Turquoise \u0026 Honey-Amber Bear Claw Sterling Silver Bolo Tie","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✨ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCollectors Circle Members receive a welcome offer \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a Glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"893\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"171\"\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native American compact bolo tie with turquoise cabochon and claw, in a classic Western slide form\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"315\"\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turquoise visually consistent with Sleeping Beauty material \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"387\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saturated blue turquoise with minimal matrix\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"444\"\u003eAccent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine animal claw, visually consistent with bear based on morphology, framed by raised leaf appliqués\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"559\"\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e .925 sterling silver, unmarked\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"607\"\u003eAttribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consistent with Navajo work\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"731\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Likely 1980s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"756\"\u003eStatus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unsigned and unstamped vintage Native American bolo tie with clip-style clasp\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"849\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Fine — see \u003ca href=\"javascript:void(0);\" onclick=\"openConditionGuidePopup()\"\u003eSCJ Vintage Condition Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear scale: traditional small-to-medium bolo slide size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStone: 3\/4\" x 11\/16\" (bezel to bezel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide: 2 1\/4\" x 1 1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal length (including tips): 45\" \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCord: like-new black braided leather with light marks from installation through the slide clip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips condition: gently worn with light patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClasp: unmarked clip-style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 51.1 grams\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGallery Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis handcrafted Native American bolo tie is unsigned, a detail consistent with many mid- to-late 20th century Navajo pieces. In the absence of a hallmark, the piece speaks through its materials, silverwork, and composition, which align with Diné jewelry traditions. The pairing of turquoise and claw has deep roots in Native American jewelry, bringing together stone, silver, and natural elements in a compact Western format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe turquoise provides a vivid blue focus, while hand-chased leaf appliqués frame the composition with quiet restraint. The genuine animal claw features a warm honey-amber tone — lighter than the dark brown or near-black examples most collectors encounter. While the lighter color may initially suggest cougar, the morphology — specifically the broad base and gradual arc — is more consistent with bear, as mountain lion claws tend to be slender and more sharply curved. We present this claw here as genuine and visually consistent with a bear, with the lighter amber tone noted for collectors who want to examine it further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFinished with black braided leather and gently patinated silver tips, this bolo has the grounded presence collectors look for in traditional Navajo work — symbolic, rooted in heritage, and timeless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHallmark \u0026amp; Maker Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-is-intersecting=\"true\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a050900-192c-83e8-bf49-4139dd9ecf1d-17\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative w-full overflow-visible\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contents\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2658\" data-end=\"2920\"\u003eThis bolo tie is unsigned and carries no visible sterling stamp. The Navajo attribution is based on the materials, construction, and overall character. The clip-style clasp is also unmarked, and the absence of a visible patent stamp supports a post-1983 production window \u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-75\"\u003ewhen evaluated alongside the overall fabrication. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-75 citation-end-75\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"15\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2658\" data-end=\"2920\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-75\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✨ Collector inquiries are welcome. SCJ is open to thoughtful questions, documented observations, and new information that deepens the story of a piece. With permission, selected comments from our Members may be featured in our upcoming Collectors Circle Insights publications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Silver Cactus Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44189488709829,"sku":"00025BO1C1NJ6013","price":340.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/0956\/9221\/files\/Screenshot2025-07-15at18-47-57SilverCactusJewelry_Products_NativeAmericanKingmanTurquoise_BearClawSterlingSilverBoloTie_Shopify.png?v=1776524762","url":"https:\/\/www.silvercactusjewelry.com\/products\/sleeping-beauty-turquoise-bear-claw-navajo-bolo-tie","provider":"Silver Cactus Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}