Navajo Bracelet with 2 Blue Bisbee Turquoise Settings

Late 20th Century
5" + 1.5" Gap
Excellent Condition

Navajo bracelets featuring Bisbee turquoise are highly valued for their craftsmanship and the unique beauty of the stone. Bisbee turquoise, mined in southeastern Arizona, is renowned for its deep blue to green hues and distinctive chocolate-brown or reddish matrix, making it a favorite among Navajo artisans. The mine, primarily a copper operation, closed in the 1970s, increasing the rarity and collectibility of this turquoise
These bracelets often showcase traditional Navajo silversmithing techniques, such as heavy stamping, high-polished sterling silver, and intricate designs like raindrops, rope twists, or cluster arrangements