Monongya, Jesse 14K Gold Tufa Cast Bracelet

Monongya, Jesse (1952–2024)

This 14k gold bracelet is a masterwork by Jesse Monongya, a celebrated Navajo jeweler renowned for his innovative use of gold, inlay, and gemstones to narrate stories deeply rooted in Native traditions. At its center sits a beautifully sculpted bird figure, crafted in gold, symbolizing a spiritual messenger or transformation. The bracelet showcases a stunning combination of opal, coral, lapis, and sugilite inlay, meticulously set into the textured gold tufa cast. Each stone is precisely arranged to evoke a dynamic sense of natural motion, reminiscent of leaves or petals dancing in the wind. Additionally, Jesse has incorporated a lizard design into the tufa cast, adorned with blue sapphires along the outer edge of the bracelet. This piece exemplifies Jesse Monongya’s exceptional ability to harmonize contemporary design with rich Navajo cultural elements.

Dimensions: 2″ W X 5/16th

Bracelet Size:  5″

Bracelet Opening: 1″