Golden Hills Turquoise Cluster Cuff by Diane Wylie

Sterling silver cluster cuff bracelet crafted by Navajo artisan Diane Wylie ("D. Wylie") features 11 bezeled Golden Hills turquoise cabaochons in a raised setting on a split (open) wire band. Traditional stamping, raised "shot" elements and twisted rope wire provide this antiqued cuff bracelet a feminine appearance.

Materials: Sterling silver, Golden Hills turquoise GOLDEN HILLS TURQUOISE: In the Russian hills of Kazakhstan sits the GOLDEN HILLS mine. The Turquoise is only mined in the winter months during the freezing cold and snow as rains flood the mine during the summer. The location of the mine is remote and difficult to bring equipment in and out of. It is the only Turquoise known to have the unique coloring of bright blue with a Lavender undertone. A special stone available this year is Kazakhstan Turquoise, or Golden Hills Turquoise. A rare color for turquoise, Golden Hills Turquoise comes from a deposit in the Altyn Tyube mine in Kazakhstan. These stunning gems have a light blue hue to them, and a reddish, burnt umber matrix. The Golden Hills mine is known for producing large quantities of dioptase, a gem very similar to turquoise in color and strength, mimicking emerald in its magnificent green color. 

Measurements: Inside measures 5 1/4" with a 1 1/4" opening. Band tapers from 1" to 1/4" wide. *This bracelet will fit wrist sizes 6 1/2" to 6 3/4"