This sterling silver cuff bracelet appears to be a two-tone braided style
This appears to be a vintage twisted chain, potentially sterling silver or gold filled, similar to styles from Navajo Tahe - 17g total weight
Knowing that it has a 17g total weight and shares the classic structural style of Navajo Tahe multi-wire or cable-twist jewelry narrows down the retail and collector valuation significantly.
Because the Tahe family (like Elaine, Nora, and Jerrold Tahe) heavily utilized specific variations of silver, copper, and gold-filled combinations, the value of an unsigned 17g piece depends on confirming its composition:
1. Sterling Silver & 12k Gold Fill (Most Likely Match)
Navajo Tahe bracelets with this precise aesthetic commonly feature a center row of twisted sterling silver flanked by 12K gold-filled outer rope trims (or vice-versa). A genuine sterling and gold-filled Tahe-style piece at a lightweight 17 grams typically carries the following secondary market value:
Estimated Resale Value: $75 to $130
Note: Signed versions in excellent condition generally trade between $120 and $180, so the lack of a stamp subtracts roughly 25–30% of its collector premium.
2. Sterling Silver & Solid Copper
If the outer twisted bands are solid copper paired with a center sterling braid (another signature Elaine Tahe combination), the piece relies more heavily on its craftsmanship value than gold content.
Estimated Resale Value: $35 to $60
