Spiderweb turquoise bracelet

KINGMAN SPIDERWEB TURQUOISE BRACELET BY: ANDY CADMAN

Measuring 1-1/2″ in width with approximately 6″ on the inside and a 1″ opening. The stone is a oval cut measuring 1-1/4" x 3/4". This bracelet is made from high grade Kingman spiderweb turquoise. Set in solid sterling silver, this bracelet shows off the artist’s signature detailed stamping. Entirely handcrafted by Navajo artist Andy Cadman. Navajo –

Artist: Born in 1966, Andy Cadman creates beautifully stamped silver jewelry using a variety of stones and materials. He is the older brother of Darrell Cadman. Andy, his brothers Darrell and Donovan, and his half-brothers Gary and Sunshine Reeves all learned much of their trade from David Reeves (Gary and Sunshine’s now deceased full brother). Therefore, all of the brother’s silver work exhibit much of the same characteristics and a common feel. The complex matrix webbing of the stone along with its "satin finish" of the silver give this piece a timeless look. Truly one of the best examples Navajo craftsmanship.

Stone :  American Turquoise also varies substantially from the different locations it is found. Turquoise is formed by moisture leaching down into the ground through the mineral rich soil. The liquid flows through and into crevasses and voids below the surface of the earth. Turquoise Nuggets form in a void within clay and Vein Turquoise from in cracks and voids in hard rock. It is also known for its spectacular matrix which comes from the host rock it was formed in. Turquoise can actually be identified from which Turquoise Mine it came from by the color and different elements of its matrix.