Description: This is an impressive vintage Navajo silver buckle. The round buckle has a superior sleeping beauty turquoise stone in the center, as silver floral repoussed forth to the scalloped edges! It will fit belts 1" or less Sterling silver. The buckle measures around 2" x 2" Sturdy 16.4grams. The Sleeping Beauty Turquoise mine is located near Globe, Arizona. Sleeping Beauty Turquoise is known for its solid sky blue color and lack of host rock matrix. However, natural Sleeping Beauty turquoise can come in a variety of shades and even include a dark host rock and pyrite. This mine skyrocketed to popularity in the 1970s and has become one of the most famous turquoise mines in the Southwest. The pale, clear blue colors offered by the Sleeping Beauty mine have become a staple in Native American jewelry. The mine claim is named after a nearby mountain, which resembles a woman sleeping on her back. Like many of the older Turquoise mines, the claim was originally for producing copper and gold. Due to rising costs to access the turquoise deposit, the Sleeping Beauty mine was closed around 2012. All Sleeping Beauty turquoise that you see available on the market was mined prior to this date.
Price: 225 USD
Location: Salinas, California
End Time: 2024-11-30T17:12:59.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Origin: Southwestern Native American
Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
Artisan: navajo
Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Handmade: Yes
Modified Item: No
Culture: Native American: US
