Navajo White Buffalo Turquoise Bracelet

About the Item

Navajo sterling and white buffalo turquoise bracelet in simple design with large center stone surrounded by palmettes and twisted rope border. Stamped Sterling and maker's mark "AL" for Augustine Largo. Flexibility to adjust size. White Buffalo is often referred to as turquoise due to its discovery in a turquoise mine. The reason behind its illustrious white color is due to its formation by the same mineralization process, "regular" in which turquoise undergoes. However, the difference between this and other turquoise is that it lacks the presence of heavy metals like copper, iron, or zinc, which add the common turquoise colors in the blue-green-yellow spectrum. This stone, sometimes called Sacred White Buffalo, is very rare and coveted for its distinct qualities. This type of stone and jewelry made from it has become increasingly popular in recent years in Southwestern and Native American art communities. PERIOD: Contemporary ORIGIN: Southwest - Navajo, Native American SIZE: 4 1/2" plus 1 1/2" opening; Face 2" Bracelets, Jewelry, White Buffalo, Turquoise, Sterling, Native American Jewelry Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Personal Service Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are backed by our money back guarantee. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source.

Creator:
Navajo
Metal:
Sterling Silver
Stone:
Turquoise
Stone Cut:
Old Mine Cut
Dimensions:
Height: 2 in (50.8 mm)Width: 4.5 in (114.3 mm)Length: 4.5 in (114.3 mm)
Style:
Native American
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
2000-2009
Date of Manufacture:
2000
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Coeur d Alene, ID
Reference Number:
Seller: AF16751stDibs: LU1357113885152