Aaron Toadlena Multi color bracelet

Outstanding cuff bracelet. Handcrafted by renown Navajo artist Aaron Toadlena. Set in solid sterling silver with genuine Kingman turquoise, lapis and spiny oyster shell. Aaron is known for his signature "split sheet" design in his bracelets. This is where he leaves openings on the inside of the bracelet that add a interest and a comforting fit.Measuring 1" 1/4 at its widest point and tapering down to 5/8". The bracelet has a inside measure of 5"1/2 with a 1"1/4 opening.

Stone: Kingman Turquoise originates in the Mineral Park Mining District near Kingman, Arizona. One of the largest domestic turquoise mines, it is found in a large open pit copper mine in the high desert country. The Kingman Mine district was first mined by Native Americans; it was part of the most extensive prehistoric workings in Arizona.

Spiny Oyster Shell (orange colors): Living Spondylus shells are, indeed, very spiny, but the polished product looks very smooth the most used Spondylid Bivalve shell colors include orange, reds, and purples and may include distinct striations and color variations.  The Orange Spiny Oyster occurs in shallow to moderately deep waters, where snorkelers and scuba divers readily harvest them.

 Lapis Lazuli : Mines in northeast Afghanistan continue to be a major source of lapis lazuli. Important amounts are also produced from mines west of Lake Baikal in Russia, and in the Andes mountains in Chile. Smaller quantities are mined in Pakistan, Italy, Mongolia, the United States, and Canada.It is a stone prized for its intense blue color. The name Lapis Lazuli comes from the Arabic word lazward, from which the word azure comes, which means blue. Ancient Romans used to call it "sapphires," which was subsequently applied to the blue variety of corundum we know today as sapphire.