Opinions?
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61g no artist hallmark, only sterling 
Would depend on the price.
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Steve, around $166 (27000yen) no joke
Ever since I fell in love with that one cuff that got away from me, i’ve been ransacking the japanese turquoise market like there’s no tomorrow. At some point I will need to pause/stop and post all the items i got so far.. including the rock
The journey’s been mesmerizing 
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sellers lighting on this item is scary.
this may or may not reflect actual color of the turquoise but at least those
of us playing along at home can see it better
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Solid no, unless you’re buying for scrap value. Stone, even if large, is low grade treated turquoise, may have some limited commercial value (not at all enhanced or complimented by the setting). Silverwork is typical of thrown together production shop work from the 70s when piles of this stuff was being made, and anything with a stone in it would sell. Looks like scrap value might get close to the purchase price, but this is not in any sense something that a knowledgable collector would pay any sort of premium for, or wear themselves.
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As stated multiple times, i’m just a petit gal with a burning passion for pretty stones and if i can get them for a fair price, there’s no harm done. I do appreciate your feedback on this particular item being scrap garbage. At least the price reflects its true value. Truly appreciated, as always.
Here is another scrap item i got for very cheap as well…
oh this one too, pretty much given away for free..
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There’s clearly a fracture on that last cuff bracelet but the color is decent in my eyes so the $50 I paid for it was worth the stone flaw 
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Now those are really sweet bracelets, and you got a tremendous bargain.
As for the other bracelet, I neither said or meant “garbage”.Please don’t put words in my mouth. You asked the question, got a piece of my time, and an expert eye level assessment (at no cost to you, I might add). Whether or not you agree with the answer, or choose to be offended by it, the assessment was honest and direct. If I may continue to be direct: Please don’t ask the question, if you’re not prepared for a truthful answer.
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I wouldn’t worry about the fracture. On a piece of this quality, especially if you intend to wear it, it only adds authentic character to the piece.
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Dear mmrogers, apologies for I never intended to put words in your mouth but as an ordinary collector living overseas, my primary interest is based on stone color hues and silver quantity per piece. Basically a piece can be literally garbage in my eyes like that last imitation of zuni work I got yet the sterling was worth the auction thrill. Thank you for using the word scrap, it might be more appropriate to refer to some of my pieces as such instead of my usual harsh labels. Please don’t take offense from my reply as there is absolutely no ill intent whatsoever. Again, as an old person with very limited experience with turquoise I truly appreciate your insight. Have a blessed evening 
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Oh forgot to add, I don’t wear them, just for the pictures. I just hoard them inside a wooden box covered in silver cloth to keep them cozy separated from each other using pvc baggies. I’m just a nurse with a very crazy schedule and weird collecting habits.
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You don’t wear them?? I get that you can’t wear them at work, but you could wear them around the house at least! I wear mine everywhere, even just hanging out at home. Enjoy them; they were meant to be worn. 
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I’ve always wondered about items for sale (Garlands, Toh Atin etc) that are generally (but not always) noted as estate pieces that have significant cracks in them but still command impressive prices?
Is it a weird personal thing that it bugs me if they don’t note the crack in the description (to be fair it’s pretty obvious in the photos)? Or am I just being critical…
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IMO, failure to note a cracked stone in a description of an item amounts to deceptive advertising. If intentional, It really amounts to a deliberate lie by omission doesn’t it?
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That’s how I’ve always looked at it. I pretty much expect it on something like ShopGoodwill as so many of them can’t describe an item to save their souls - but for a retailer or gallery details matter.
Even in my little vendor booth at a local antique mall I’ve always noted every flaw on the ticket to be as transparent as possible.
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