This is a sensational vintage Navajo bracelet! It features 5 Old Kingman turquoise stones and hand carved silver stars, on a hand stamped solid silver cuff! This is the perfect collector's piece!
The Kingman turquoise mine, situated in northwestern Arizona, is an iconic and historically significant source of turquoise in the United States. With a legacy dating back to ancient times, the mine has been in operation since the late 1800s. Kingman turquoise is renowned for its brilliant blue hues, ranging from sky blue to deep green-blue, often accompanied by a distinctive black matrix that adds character to the stones. This unique combination has made Kingman turquoise a favored choice for jewelry makers, artisans, and collectors alike. The mine has played a pivotal role in the Native American jewelry industry, with its stones frequently featured in traditional and contemporary designs. Today, Kingman turquoise continues to be a cherished gemstone, celebrated for its beauty and cultural significance in the world of turquoise mining. The center stone measures around 5/8" x 3/8". The width of the bracelet measures around 1". Signed by Navajo artist, L.A. Willie. Sterling silver, marked. The inside end to end measures around 5-1/2" with an additional 7/8" gap. Sturdy 57 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! :)