Native American Genuine Turquoise Sterling Silver Ladies Watch Bracelet by Verna Blackgoat.

Hand made by Navajo artist Verna Blackgoat. Genuine sky blue Sleeping Beauty Turquoise set in an arrangement of Sterling Silver feathers, hand twisted Sterling Silver wire, and hand made 'Navajo Tear Drops' on a hand cut Sterling Silver cuff. A traditional design with a lot of history. The Turquoise has an exceptional blue and matches perfectly. A complimentary watch face is included for your convenience (watch faces may vary). This one will fit a 6" to a 7" wrist. Stamped Sterling and signed by the Navajo artist. Turquoise stones may vary slightly, you will receive a watch cuff similar to the one pictured.

The Sleeping Beauty mine is located near Globe, Arizona. Its turquoise is noted for its solid, light blue color with no matrix. Sleeping Beauty turquoise is the favorite of the Zuni Pueblo silversmiths for use in petite point, needlepoint, and inlay jewelry. This mine is one of the largest in North America and is still operating.

Turquoise is one of the most valuable, non-transparent minerals in the jewelry trade. It has been mined for eons since at least 6000 BC by early Egyptians. Today, it is more popular than ever and its use around the world is prolific. The most valuable Turquoise has special characteristics; it is naturally hard the way it was found and is a bright sky blue. Certain Native Americans called turquoise "Chal-cui-hui-tal", meaning "the highest and most valued thing in the world". Many believe the stone can help protect them from demons or help a person feel intuitively the difference between good and evil as well as protect against accidents and various dangers. To actually see a bright blue nugget of Turquoise on the otherwise gray and dusty desert floor is to know the incredible nature of this stone and will lead anyone to realize what the American Indians have known to be true for millennia - that Turquoise is special, sacred, and has power.

We understand the true value and nature of hand crafted Indian art. And, we recognize that it is 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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