Aaron Toadlena cuff bracelet

NAVAJO HANDCRAFTED BRACELET GOLDEN HILLS TURQUOISE

Known for his hallmark spit sheet cuff bracelet design, this piece by Navajo artist Aaron Toadlena is no exception. Beautifully crafted with high grade golden hills turquoise. It is set in solid sterling silver. Measuring 2" at its widest point and tapering down to 3/4". The artist has used 11 stones in his design. It is very comfortable for a large bracelet. 

Stone: 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.

Artist: Aaron Toadlena: Married for over 20 years and has 2 daughters, two sons and a grandson. He lives in Northern Arizona. All his jewelry is stamped with a "handprint" which is the symbol of the creators of the five fingers clan. The ideas and creation of his jewelry evolve when his mind, heart, eyes, and hands work in concert. Aaron always creates his work of fine craftsmanship in the late evening or early dawn, when he feels his ideas come together from his soul. He believes his jewelry is a translation of his people "where the streams come together".