US Artist La Des Glanzer Sterling Silver - 14K - Moonstone Abstract Modernist Cuff Bracelet Circa 1990s

Measurements: 2.5" x 2" (6.35cm x 5.08cm) Inside Circumference: 5.25"R + 1.5"Gap (13.34cm + 3.81cm) (My wrist is 7"R 17.78cm and it fits me slightly loose)

Markings: Glanzer 14K Sterling

Weight: 39.5g

Fantastic artisan cuff bracelet by acclaimed Minnesota Silversmith La Des Glanzer. Cuff features a heavy semi-gloss solid sterling frame with 14K yellow gold abstract modernist still accents and a round bezel set moonstone cabochon. Stunning and timeless piece. Has been professionally polished (since photos) and looks stunning!!

La Des Glanzer - Was a master Silversmith whom had a boutique workshop in Minneapolis Minnesota from 1964 till 2010. Along with her husband, Duke Klassen, they worked is sterling silver, 14kt or 24kt gold, copper and semi-precious stone to create intricate jewelry pieces with geometric structures that resemble abstract architectural models . All of their jewelry was fabricated, not cast,  enabling them to combine two or more metals into one piece. Every step, from design, fabrication, and finishing was done by hand. Glanzer and her husband made their careers as jewelers, traveling to juried art fairs around the country, winning awards. The Minnesota Museum of American Art owns one of Glanzer’s pieces.  Glanzer passed away in 2019. Their daughter, Brianna, is now a silversmith carrying on the family tradition.