Tufa-cast and hand-stamped in coin silver, set with Manassa turquoise from the dormant King mine         Tufa-cast and hand-stamped in coin silver, set with Manassa turquoise from the dormant King mine
Tufa-cast and hand-stamped in coin silver, set with Manassa turquoise from the dormant King mine — view 2         Tufa-cast and hand-stamped in coin silver, set with Manassa turquoise from the dormant King mine — view 2

Manassa Ingot Cuff No. 4

Silversmith Chad Barela
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Tufa-cast and hand-stamped in coin silver, set with Manassa turquoise from the dormant King mine. A one-of-a-kind cuff, now held in a private collection.

Metal

.900 Coin Silver

Stone

Manassa Turquoise

Width

~5/16"

Size

5.75" + 1" opening

Every piece that leaves our shop is made to last. If something fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship, we'll take care of you.

Every piece ships within 1–3 business days from Columbia, Tennessee, with tracking by email.

Returns and exchanges within 30 days of delivery — unworn and in original condition. Return shipping is on us.

Questions? Reach us at info@thecommon.co.

We're among those who appreciate the character natural wear puts on a piece. That said, a few simple measures will help maintain the basic integrity of your jewelry.

  • Keep it dry. Avoid submerging your pieces underwater — this helps prevent discoloration of both the stones and the silver.
  • Go easy on cuffs. Avoid bending cuffs too often, as repeated flexing wears down the silver and can cause cracking or breakage. Gently molding a cuff to your wrist for the initial fit is perfectly fine.
  • Polish as needed. Oxidation occurs naturally to every piece left out in the open. A simple dry clean with a polishing cloth — or a soft handkerchief hanging around — should do the trick.

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Manassa Ingot Cuff No. 4

Silversmith Chad Barela
$0
/
Sold out

Members ship free — join the list

Tufa-cast and hand-stamped in coin silver, set with Manassa turquoise from the dormant King mine. A one-of-a-kind cuff, now held in a private collection.

Metal

.900 Coin Silver

Stone

Manassa Turquoise

Width

~5/16"

Size

5.75" + 1" opening

Every piece that leaves our shop is made to last. If something fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship, we'll take care of you.

Every piece ships within 1–3 business days from Columbia, Tennessee, with tracking by email.

Returns and exchanges within 30 days of delivery — unworn and in original condition. Return shipping is on us.

Questions? Reach us at info@thecommon.co.

We're among those who appreciate the character natural wear puts on a piece. That said, a few simple measures will help maintain the basic integrity of your jewelry.

  • Keep it dry. Avoid submerging your pieces underwater — this helps prevent discoloration of both the stones and the silver.
  • Go easy on cuffs. Avoid bending cuffs too often, as repeated flexing wears down the silver and can cause cracking or breakage. Gently molding a cuff to your wrist for the initial fit is perfectly fine.
  • Polish as needed. Oxidation occurs naturally to every piece left out in the open. A simple dry clean with a polishing cloth — or a soft handkerchief hanging around — should do the trick.

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Manassa Ingot Cuff No. 4

Silversmith

Second generation silversmith making heirloom quality jewelry true to Southwest tradition for over a decade. Chad's family has more than 200 years of history in New Mexico and you can see that heritage in his work.

Stone

Manassa Turquoise

Mine

King Mine

Origin

Colorado

Mine Status

Inactive

Stone Story

Manassa Turquoise comes from Conejos County, Colorado. I.P. King arrived from North Carolina looking for gold, found turquoise instead, and filed a government claim in 1895 under the name "Lick Skillet" mine. The King family still owns the property today, but the mine is no longer in operation. That dormancy is what makes Manassa rare. What exists in the market is what was already pulled from the ground. The stone ranges from a rich blue to green with a warm golden-brown matrix, and a character that sets it apart from anything else in the Southwest.