Native American Azurite Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet Jewelry by Navajo artist Emerson.

This is a gorgeous work of art! This Navajo made Sterling Silver cuff bracelet holds a large cab of stunning Azurite. This stone has beautiful deep green and blue hues. It has been set in a hand made Sterling Silver bezel sweated to a hand made Sterling Silver cuff. Hand twisted Sterling Silver wire and hand stamped designs circle the Azurite stone and dress the triple-band cuff with a high shine. Made in our shop by Native American artist Jimmy Emerson. It averages 1-1/2" wide at the center and it will fit a 5" to a 7" wrist. Please allow us to size this one for you. Stamped Sterling and signed J E.

Azurite is an an intense deep blue color with a Mohs hardness between 3 and 4. Various sources claim the name is derived from the Persian word lazhward or from the Arabic word azul, which both mean blue. Azurite often occurs with malachite, chrysocolla or turquoise in areas with copper deposits. A rare form called "Bluebird" has dark red Cuprite mixed with it. Azurite is found in the southwestern USA, Mexico, Chile, Australia, France, Nambia, Morocco, and Zaire. For thousands of years this stone has been used in jewelry and ornamental objects. During the Middle Ages and Renaissance it was ground into pigment for use in paint and eye shadow. It is not generally known as a birthstone, but references indicate it may have been used as a birthstone for the sign of Taurus.

We understand the true value and nature of hand crafted Indian art. And, we recognize it's important to know that the artist is truly a member of a Native American tribe. So, to ensure you that this is the real deal, a Certificate of Authenticity has been included with this item.

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