Navajo Natural Bisbee Turquoise Bracelet – STB#1485

“Old Style” Sterling Silver Shadowbox Designed Bracelet Set With A RARE Natural Bisbee Turquoise Stone Believed To Be Mined And Cut Sometime During The Early 1990’s Period Or Possibly Earlier.  Masterfully Handmade And Designed By Navajo Artist CALVIN MARTINEZ.  

In General, Natural or Non-Treated Turquoise Is Considered To Be Highly Desirable As It Represents The True And Unaltered Composition of The Stone.  The Bisbee Turquoise Mine, Located In Bisbee, Arizona, Was Closed In 1974.  The Supply Of Bisbee Turquoise Stones, Especially Those Found In Their Natural State, Has Become Quite Scarce Making This RARE Commodity Highly Sought After By Many Astute Collectors.             

Details

Artist Hallmark:  “C. MTZ, Navajo” (hand stamped on back side of bracelet)

Materials:  Sterling Silver, Natural Bisbee Turquoise Stone

Technique:  Extensive Stamp Work, Saw Work, Appliqué, Repoussé, Satin Finish, Oxidized Background

Face Height:  2.26″

Face Width:  1.69″

Cuff Width:  .68″ – 1.62″

Weight:  115 grams

End to End Measurement:  5″  

Opening measurement:  1″ 

Total Bracelet Size:  6″   (5″ + 1″ = 6″) 

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