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Franklin and Verna Tahe are a Navajo couple famous for their silverwork. They’ve been selling pieces like these since the ‘70s and now through the 2000s. During the silver price spike precipitated by the 2008 crisis, the Tahe family moved on to copper as it was more affordable. In an interview on YouTube, Verna mentioned wanting to keep their jewelry affordable as a reason to move to copper.
Silver prices have fallen back to normal since then, but I don’t see newer pieces by Franklin and Verna. I do see other pieces by other folks with the last name Tahe, of whom I’m not sure if there’s any relation. Either way, their work was is so famous, it was featured the bracelet worn by Robert Redford in the movie “The Horse Whisperer”.
The work is often carinated (shaped like a boat keel; triangular-ish), ropes, or welded spiral ropes with outer borders like the bracelet above. This one weighs in at 34 grams and is a stacker's dream. Start collecting them now. Also, if you’re into copper, be sure to look for Franklin and Verna’s newer pieces. Many Navajo artists make spiral cable/rope jewelry, as it’s a common feature of Navajo jewelry. Supporting newer Navajo silversmiths is good for the eco-system. If it matters much, the prices on the newer works go up as time goes along. It shouldn’t matter, but that’s just an additional push for those who consider those things.
Tahe bracelets can be stacked with themselves or with other bracelets. Stacking bracelets is a thing people do in many cultures, but I find stacking Tahe bracelets much easier -- it’s as if they’re built to be stacked. Get this one and get to stacking!
If you purchase this piece, be sure to check out our silver care guide for tips on caring for your silver piece. Silver has been around for billions of years, so it’ll most likely outlast you -- if you don’t lose or dissolve it in nitric acid or something (don’t!). Sizing tips can be found in the sizing section. It should fit most adult wrists, and is slightly adjustable.
D 2.27 in. / W 0.68 in. / 34.22 g
Silver prices have fallen back to normal since then, but I don’t see newer pieces by Franklin and Verna. I do see other pieces by other folks with the last name Tahe, of whom I’m not sure if there’s any relation. Either way, their work was is so famous, it was featured the bracelet worn by Robert Redford in the movie “The Horse Whisperer”.
The work is often carinated (shaped like a boat keel; triangular-ish), ropes, or welded spiral ropes with outer borders like the bracelet above. This one weighs in at 34 grams and is a stacker's dream. Start collecting them now. Also, if you’re into copper, be sure to look for Franklin and Verna’s newer pieces. Many Navajo artists make spiral cable/rope jewelry, as it’s a common feature of Navajo jewelry. Supporting newer Navajo silversmiths is good for the eco-system. If it matters much, the prices on the newer works go up as time goes along. It shouldn’t matter, but that’s just an additional push for those who consider those things.
Tahe bracelets can be stacked with themselves or with other bracelets. Stacking bracelets is a thing people do in many cultures, but I find stacking Tahe bracelets much easier -- it’s as if they’re built to be stacked. Get this one and get to stacking!
If you purchase this piece, be sure to check out our silver care guide for tips on caring for your silver piece. Silver has been around for billions of years, so it’ll most likely outlast you -- if you don’t lose or dissolve it in nitric acid or something (don’t!). Sizing tips can be found in the sizing section. It should fit most adult wrists, and is slightly adjustable.
D 2.27 in. / W 0.68 in. / 34.22 g
