Dry Creek turquoise bracelet by artist Happy Piasso

NAVAJO HANDCRAFTED CUFF BRACELET

Rare Dry Creek turquoise cuff bracelet. Navajo handcrafted by artist Happy Piasso. Set in solid sterling silver. Measuring 3/4" in width. The 7-turquoise stones have a wonderful coloring. With a inside measurement of 5"-1/2 and a 1" opening, this is a medium sized bracelet. Easily shaped to fit almost any wrist. Outstanding details! 

 Artist: Happy Piaso, Navajo, is 40 years old (2014) and is married to Rudie Willie. She was born and raised in Alamo, New Mexico and has 2 children, one of which is in the military. Happy was taught the craft of silversmithing by her husband, Rudie. Dry Creek Turquoise The Dry Creek Turquoise Mine is located on the Shoshone Indian Reservation near Battle Mountain, Nevada. The mine was first discovered in 1993, but the nature of the material led to much confusion, due both to its extreme hardness and odd color. After having the material assayed, it was proven to be turquoise. The miners at Dry Creek have also found a white stone at this deposit that is mistaken as "white, turquoise".