Thin Navajo bracelet by artist Tsosie White

Handcrafted By Navajo artist T.O. White. The bracelet features a single oval Sonoran gold turquoise stone. Another unique feature that really sets this bracelet apart from the rest is the detailed stamping and repousse´work around the stone. The thin width allows it to lay comfortably on the wrist. This is a wonderful example of a Navajo bracelet with a beautiful  turquoise stone. 

Materials: Sterling silver & #8 Turquoise

Measurements: Width 3/8", inside 5-3/8" with a opening of 1" (all measurements are approximate)

*this bracelet will fit wrist sizes of 6-1/2" to 6-3/4"

Stone:Sonoran Gold Turquoise is an interesting turquoise from Senora, Mexico, near Nogales, Arizona, and its neighbor: Nogales, Mexico, which is the northernmost point in all of Mexico. The series of mines bearing this name are on several sites contingent to the American border. Very little hard natural material has been mined here. Most has needed stabilizing to be useful. The high-grade natural material is a medium blue or often medium lime green to darker green. This is usually accompanied by iron pyrite, or brown matrix.  

Artist:  Tsosie Orville White (TO White)

Orville White, known for his precise stamp work, is from Arizona. He began making jewelry in the late 1980's after being inspired by his wife's family. Before becoming a renowned silversmith, Orville was a carpenter and an auto mechanic. He is known to sign his work as both with and without the use of his first name.