| Metal Melt Value |
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The History
This
beautiful piece was made by a very talented Native American silversmith. It
features hand crafted silversmith work throughout.
Number
Eight Turquoise is one of the more rare types of Turquoise to come out of
Nevada. It is famous for its gorgeous blue hues mixed with very tight brown
spider web matrix throughout the stone, it is very distinct and a beautiful
looking!
The Piece
The buckle includes a large hand cabochon cut piece of natural #8 Turquoise. The Turquoise has a light blue hue to it mixed with bright brown spiderweb matrix in the stone.
The buckle is made of solid Sterling Silver and includes traditional Navajo Nation silver work including a floral type of pattern in the center of the buckle.
The buckle measures an astounding 2 and 1/2" by 2". The buckle fits up to a 1 and 1/2" wide belt.
Antique and Vintage jewelry is disappearing at alarming rates. Unfortunately, most of the jewelry from this time period has been lost or melted down over the years, please don't miss your chance to own this special piece of history!
Display items do not come with purchase, item only, unless otherwise noted.
| Age Circa | Vintage |
Accent Stone |
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| Markings |
Sterling |
Main Stone Carat Weight/Color/Clarity |
Light Blue mixed with bright brown matrix |
| Gram Weight |
54.4 |
Accent Stone Carat Weight/Color/Clarity |
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| Metal Type |
Sterling Silver |
Stone Cuts | Cabochon |
| Metal Purity |
.925 |
Sizable by Your Local Jeweler |
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| Ring Size |
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item Measurements |
See Description |
| Main Stone |
#8 Turquoise |
No Questions Asked 30 Day Return Policy |
YES! Always |
*Due to the age of some of these pieces, some items will not be stamped. The National Stamping Act was not enacted until 1906, before 1906 jewelry was not legally required to have a karat mark. This is one way to date items prior to the Art Nouveau time period.
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