Tsosie White reprouse´ bracelet

Handcrafted cuff bracelet by acclaimed Navajo artist T.O. White. Set in solid sterling silver with genuine lapis. His use of repousse´ silver work is amazing. This along with his overall stamping design makes this a true collectors item. Measuring 1" in width with a single oval stone which measures 1"1/4 x 3/4".

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.

Stone: Lapis Lazuli – Mines in northeast Afghanistan continue to be a major source of lapis lazuli. They 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.