I recently purchased this wonderful bracelet from a member here. It will be my go to bracelet for special events.
Would like to find out everything I can about the artist and bracelet.
It is marked Ahasteen, attributed to Tom. I did some research and discovered that Brothers, Julies and Tom share this Hallmark. Do not know for sure, but several sellers of their items indicated this.
The earliest item I found marked Ahasteen, was attributed to the 1950’s.
I was able to find a 2019 video of Tom making a bracelet. Nothing else about Tom or Julies, other than more recent items of theirs for sale.
They both have a unique style. Some stones, especially Turquoise are set very high.
Here is the bracelet I purchased. It weighs 3.4 oz.
Several other pieces I saw have what appears to be the same stylized Eagle on them. Is this an Eagle for sure? If not, what is it?
Here is a similar bracelet on Ebay, attributed to Julies, of a very similar style.
Thank you for any information.
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I don’t know much more than what you’ve told us, but that’s sure a pretty bracelet! 
Yes it is. I love to know the history around my jewelry. Who made them, age, stones, etc.
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Congrats on your bracelet. The image is of a Peyote (also called Water) Bird, not an eagle. Peyote Bird is associated with the Native American Church. The narrow, pointy upward-facing head is characteristic of this bird type.
Lots of examples online of Peyote Bird; here’s just one:
Bumping to see if anything further can be learned.
I recently found these watch tips that were a similar design, but they were attributed to Tom or Julius.
Here are some more photos of my bracelet. I am beginning to wear it again, but not when working.
I did not know that inlaid chips and beer do not get along.
I bar tend part time at a local brewery. We make a variety of beers, including sours and IPA’s. There is something in those beers that soften some glue on chip inlays. When a keg kicks (runs out), it is often a beer explosion. I cannot wash my hands and jewelry until I am done with serving that group. Just wipe my hands with a bar rag.
I now have a ring and a bracelet with damaged inlay.
Here are the additional photos.
Any guesses on type of Turquoise? I am thinking Kingman.
Possible value? I am not interested in selling.
Thank you.
