Bisbee turquoise bracelet-14kt gold

Handmade 14kt gold bracelet featuring natural Bisbee turquoise stone. A rare offering of one a prestigious turquoise. Known for its deep "robin egg" blue coloring with brown matrix, it is thought of as one of the most collectable. This particular  bracelet has 3 pieces with a total weight of over 40 cts. Its classic design of 1/2 round & twist wire allows the saw cut mountings to lay perfectly. Complete with the original drawings and scale weights. It has a light weight and is comfortable to wear. Designed by our 3rd generation owner JD Atkinson.  A true one of a kind bracelet.

Materials: 14kt gold and Bisbee turquoise

Measurements: Mountings 1 x 3/4" wtih each stone measuring 3/4" x 5/8". Inside of 5-1/4" with a 1-1/2 opening. (all measurements are approximate)

*it will fit wrist sizes of 6-1/4 to 6-3/4"

Stone: Bisbee Blue
“Bisbee Blue” is a name that originates from the Bisbee Mine, near Bisbee, Arizona, in Cochise County, USA. The term refers to the turquoise that comes from copper mines in this region. Turquoise from Bisbee has a reputation as a hard, finely webbed stone with high blue color, ranging from sky blue to a dark lavender blue. The matrix patterns vary a great deal but can be characterized by the deep chocolate brown to black webbing. The hardness is 4.5 on the mohs scale.