Chaco Canyon Southwest Turquoise Sterling Silver 6-1/2" Cuff Bracelet

Modern fashion meets traditional Native American artistry with this Chaco Canyon Southwest Turquoise Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet. This cuff, handmade by Samuel Yellowhair in his home on a Navajo reservation, boasts oval stabilized turquoise (approx. 25x18mm), framed in textured sterling silver. A pair of diamond-shaped turquoise cabochons (approx. 17x11mm), representing the four corners of the Southwest, are accented by sterling silver "starbursts."

Chaco Canyon Southwest Turquoise Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet Features:

• Measures approx. 6-1/2"L x 1-1/4"W; fits 5-1/2" to 7-1/2" wrists
• Mojave green turquoise or blue Kingman turquoise
• Polished finish with oxidized accents
• Tapered ends
• All stones are bezel-set
• 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