Large White Buffalo stone cuff bracelet

One of most popular stones ! Handcrafted by Navajo artist Leon Martinez (stamped Leon Mtz). The bracelet features a large white bufflao stone with beautiful black and white contrasting colors. The artist shows his craft with detailed stamping in the mounting. Unique round wire is used for the cuff. 

Measurements: 2-1/4" in width and tapers to 1/2" ;  The stone is 2-1/8" x 1" ( all measurements are approximate)

Inside measurement: 5-1/2" with a opening of 1-1/4"

• This bracelet will fit wrist sizes from 6-1/2" to 6-3/4"

Stone: The White Buffalo stone originates from the Tonopah Nevada area found in the same general veins as Dry Creek turquoise but has no copper content.  Considering this fact, it should therefore NOT be called “white, turquoise” as it does not have the same chemical composition as turquoise, which is a copper phosphate.  There is no copper to cause blue color or iron to cause green color.  It is a mostly clean white calcite/quartz mix with black chert inclusions (matrix) that are more sharply defined as opposed to being smutty.  The better stones have clear delineations of black and white.

Artist: Navajo artist Leon Martinez began making jewelry around 1970, influenced by his parents, Leo and Edith Martinez, and fellow artists like Calvin Martinez, Kirk Smith, and Tommy Singer. His work blends early 1900s old style with contemporary design. Leon is dedicated to perfection in his craft, focusing on quality time and precision in all aspects, from soldering to stone selection. He has won several first-place awards at events like the Navajo Nation Fair and the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonial.