Navajo Natural Birdseye Kingman Turquoise Bracelet With Tufa Stone – STB#1218

Tufa Stone Cast Sterling Silver Bracelet with 14K Gold Bezel beautifully showcasing Natural Birdseye Kingman Turquoise Stone.  Entirely handmade and designed by Navajo artist STEWART BILLIE.  Bracelet comes with original Tufa stone used by artist. 

Details

Artist Hallmark:  “Stewart Billie”  (inscribed on back of bracelet)

Materials:  Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Natural Birdseye Kingman Turquoise, Tufa Stone Used By Artist To Cast Bracelet

Technique:  Tufa Stone Cast

 The Tufa stone, hand carved by the artist, is used to cast the Sterling Silver Bracelet.  The Tufa stone is carved in a negative mold with an opposing flat Tufa stone (not shown or included) secured on top.  Molten Sterling Silver is then poured into the top opening of this Tufa stone “block” creating the finished sterling silver-molded bracelet in flat form.  The bracelet in then shaped by the artist to it’s current configuration. 

Approximate Stone Height:  1.56″

Approximate Stone Width:  .84″

Cuff Width:  1.53″

Weight:  241 grams

End to End Measurement:  5.5″

Opening Measurement:  1.5″

Total Bracelet Size:  7″ (5.5″ + 1.5″ = 7″) 

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