Vintage Maisel's Sterling Silver Turquoise Eye Roadrunner Charm, New Old Stock

A sterling silver roadrunner, mid-stride, with a single turquoise cabochon set for his eye. Still on the original Maisel's card, never worn. Small enough to sit comfortably with other pieces on a charm bracelet, or to wear as a subtle Southwest accent on a chain.

The roadrunner is the bird everyone remembers from a drive through New Mexico. Three roadrunner molds came out of this drawer and he is the only one with a stone, which makes him a little more collectible if you love small, detailed vintage charms.

• Sterling silver, marked on the original Maisel's card
• Natural turquoise cabochon set as the eye
• Approx. 1-1/8" wide x 1/2" tall, not including the jump ring
• New old stock, still attached to its original Maisel's card
• Small, charm-scale size for easy bracelet or necklace wear
• Two available

The story
Maisel's Indian Trading Post opened on Route 66 in downtown Albuquerque in 1939. Maurice Maisel hired John Gaw Meem, the architect who defined Pueblo Revival, and told him he was "not content with the usual Indian thing." Olive Rush designed the murals across the facade, painted by young artists including Pablita Velarde, Ben Quintana, Harrison Begay, and Pop Chalee. By the 1940s Maisel's was the largest trading post on Route 66. The building is on the National Register of Historic Places. This charm came off that counter and never left its card, so it has that classic roadside souvenir feel without ever having been worn.

Wearing it
Add it to your favorite chain or charm bracelet, or give it to someone who collects these. The card is half the reason they'll want it, especially if they love Route 66, New Mexico, or little vintage souvenir-style pieces. It also works as a starting point or finishing touch for a Southwestern or desert-themed charm bracelet with turquoise accents.

Any three pieces, 15% off. Mix charms and studs.

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