Bracelet of sterling silver and alpaca silver and turquoise glass links, Mexico. 1940s. brvn970

This bracelet is likely a blend of two vintage bracelets from 1940s Mexico, featuring alternating links of sterling silver and smaller links of alpaca silver, each set with a turquoise glass stones. This design, with rose links and turquoise accents, was quite popular during the 1940s trading post era. It has a hook closure marked "Sterling." The smaller links are presumed to be alpaca, a nickel alloy often used in Mexico instead of silver. The hook clasp and larger flower links are made of sterling silver. The bracelet measures 6.25 inches in length.