UNUSUAL NATIVE AMERICAN NAVAJO VARISCITE STERLING SILVER CUFF BRACELET

Native American Navajo Variscite Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet

Navajo handmade Sterling Silver & Variscite bracelet, featuring three fantastic natural varisite stones. Created by Native American silversmith Bea Johnson. Inside measurement of 5-5/8" end to end plus a carefully adjustable opening gap of 1-1/8". Item #1519

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Here's an unusual Navajo handcrafted sterling silver bracelet set with three large natural variscite stones. Variscite is a hydrous aluminum phosphate. It was first discovered in the Vogtland District of Germany. Variscia, is the ancient name for Vogtland. The stone is usually veined with other minerals and is often misidentified as turquoise. Varisite is actually quite rare and beautiful. The stones used in this bracelet are from Otteson's Broken Arrow Mine in Nevada. The largest free-form stone in the center measures 1-1/4" by 3/4". The stones are set in a deeply carved shadowbox settings.

The bracelet measures a bit over 1-5/8" wide in the center, and the three wire bracelet frame tapers to a width of 1/2" at the terminals. It has an inside measurement of 5-5/8" end to end plus a carefully adjustable opening gap of 1-1/8". Weighs 61 grams.

Brand new and in perfect condition. Hallmarked by Native American artist, Bea Johnson and also stamped Sterling. Gift box and Certificate of Authenticity included with your purchase.