Navajo deep stamped narrow bracelet-Francis Jones

Handcrafted bracelet by Navajo artist Francis Jones.This bracelet features a single round turquoise stone from the Golden Hills mine.It has a narrow width with detailed stamping and overlay elements. The artist has used heavy gauge silver to allow for the deep stamping giving it a nice weight. An excellent example of a traditonal Navajo bracelet.

bracelet width measurements: 3/8" 

Inside measurements: 5-1/4 with a 1-1/2" opening * this bracelet will fit a wrist size 6-3/4" to 7"

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.