1930’s Kingman Turquoise Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Large Cuff Bracelet. It features two large Kingman turquoise stones (1″x1″) and 6 smaller Kingman turquoise stones and 2 sterling silver spiders or dragonflies.
You can own a part of American history from the mid 1900’s. This unique one-of-kind turquoise cuff bracelet was handmade by Navajo jewelry maker and mostly sold along side of the railroads to travelers exploring the west. This handmade vintage bracelet is very high quality. It was made from solid sterling silver that oxidized perfectly. This rare vintage bracelet is a true masterpiece.
Stone hammers found in the Mohave County, northwest of Kingman, AZ prove that Kingman turquoise was first mined by Native Americans as early as 600 a.d. Today, the Kingman turquoise is highly prized and sought after by collectors everywhere, and it’s one of the more easily recognized American Turquoises.
Material: Sterling Silver
Markings: none
Stones: Turquoise
Weight: 208.6 grams
Length: 7″ including cuff opening (slightly adjustable to 6 3/4″ to 7 1/4″ )
Cuff Opening: 1 1/2″
Width: 3″ face of bracelet (width by cuff 1 1/4″)
Tested for Sterling silver; no markings on this, however, as it is an old bracelet.
Minor flaws are to be expected from a “vintage” item, as in most cases the item has been used and loved.
Please refer to all pictures, for they are an important part of the description. We try our best to take close-up pictures that exaggerate wear or flaws.
More About Turquoise
Turquoise is sacred to both Native American and oriental traditions. It is associated with the sky, and bringing sky energy to earth. It can help promote honest and clear communication from the heart.
Turquoise is also a powerful crystal for relieving stress. It is also said to protect against pollution in the environment, and to bring abundance. Turquoise is said also help speed the healing process, and is known as a master healer stone.
