Navajo Natural Bisbee Turquoise Bracelet – STB#1608

“Old Style” Sterling Silver Bracelet Set With A RARE Natural Bisbee Turquoise Stone.  Masterfully Handmade And Designed By Navajo Artist RAYMOND DELGARITO. 

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:  “RD” (inscribed on back side end of  bracelet with the letter “R” placed inside the letter “D”)

Materials:  Sterling Silver, Natural Bisbee Turquoise Stone

Technique:  Stamp Work, Saw Work, Appliqué, Flattened Bead Wire, Twist Wire, Satin Finish

Face Height:  1.59″

Face Width:  1.02″

Cuff Width:  1.4″

Weight:  70 grams

End to End Measurement:  5.5″

Opening Measurement:  1″

Total Bracelet Size:  6.5″ (5.5″ + 1″ = 6.5″) 

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