Chaco Canyon Southwest Turquoise and Tiger's Eye "Bear Claw" 6-1/2" Cuff Bracelet

The strong and protective spirit of the Navajo "bear" is depicted with the intricate handmade details of this Chaco Canyon Southwest Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Tiger's Eye Sterling Silver "Bear Claw" Cuff Bracelet. A claw-shaped tiger's eye stone (approx. 33x16mm) is wrapped in a sterling silver bezel. Freeform, multiprong-set stabilized Sleeping Beauty turquoise cabochons (approx. 14x8, 8x6 and 9x9mm) and sterling silver accent beads cluster atop the stylized sterling silver cuff.

Chaco Canyon Southwest Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Tiger's Eye Sterling Silver "Bear Claw" Cuff Bracelet Features:

• Measures approx. 6-1/2"L x 1-1/16"W 
• Oxidized finish
• Stamped .925
• Made in USA
• Boxed
• Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity 

About stabilized turquoise...
Moisture, skin oils and environmental factors can change the color of turquoise jewelry if left untreated. But stabilizing turquoise helps preserve the stone's normal color. Natural, mined turquoise nuggets are heated at a very low temperature for about a week, slowly drawing out moisture without damaging the texture. The stones are then placed into acrylic or polymer chemicals to replace water molecules. This stabilizes the stone and keeps its beauty and value intact.

Note: Gemstones and pearls are sometimes treated to enhance their natural beauty.   see details