Up for sale is this massive vintage Navajo bracelet! It features a huge Sleeping Beauty turquoise stone with a Cripple Creek natural gold nugget, hand carved silver rope, silver stars, and a solid silver cuff with 5 silver rails! Such an impressive work of art!
The Sleeping Beauty turquoise mine, located in Globe, Arizona, is one of the most famous turquoise mines in the world. Known for its high-quality stones, the mine produces turquoise that is characterized by its vibrant, sky-blue color and minimal matrix, making it highly prized by jewelers and collectors alike. The mine began operations in the early 20th century primarily for copper and gold, with turquoise being discovered as a byproduct. Over time, the Sleeping Beauty mine gained recognition for its exceptional turquoise, which has been featured in numerous pieces of fine jewelry. Though the mine closed in 2012, the turquoise it produced continues to be in high demand, often commanding premium prices in the market. The legacy of the Sleeping Beauty mine endures, representing the beauty and cultural significance of Southwestern turquoise. The center stone measures around 1-3/4" x 1-3/4". The width of the bracelet measures around 2-1/4". Sterling silver, marked. The inside end to end measures around 5-7/8" with an additional 1-3/8" gap. Sturdy 91 grams.
Make Us an Offer- Due to the high demand of our items, many pieces sell quite fast. The most frequent email we receive are from buyers who waited too long to make us an offer and suddenly lost out because another buyer came in and purchased. Send us your reasonable offer today, we are flexible and you have nothing to lose! Ahéhee' (Thank you)
How Layaway Works:
Layaway programs we offer that you can choose from when you pay for the item:
- Shop Pay Installments (Usually 4 payments)
- Affirm (Up to 12 payments)
-Klarna (Usually 4 payments)
How Does Layaway Work with Making an Offer?
If your offer is accepted you will receive an email invoice from us and will be able to choose your layaway program when you pay the invoice. If for some reason you cannot get approved for any of the programs simply let us know and we will cancel out the invoice. You have nothing to lose and the most beautiful art to gain! :)