Silver & Dry Creek Turquoise Navajo Open Face Bracelet by Mike Calladitto 5J18V

Material: Sterling Silver, Turquoise Dimensions: The inside of this bracelet measures 5-3/4" from end to end. The opening is 1-1/2" and the piece is 2" at it's widest. Weight (in grams): 69.8 Hallmark/Signature: MC, Sterling This piece is a stunning example of classic Navajo jewelry. This piece is handmade out of sterling silver and genuine stones. Dry Creek turquoise is also referred to as Godber-Burnham stones because this mine is located in Dry Creek of Austin, Nevada. It was Joe Potts, and Bob Burton who had discovered the mines back in 1932 and it had been known by names such as the "Last Chance," "Blue Stone," "Homesite," and "Dry Creek." The mine was later on sold to Frank Burnham, and then Walter Godber. Turquoise pieces mined from this area have colors which range from medium up to dark blue and sometimes have beautiful spider web patterns. This kind is also known for the black or very dark mottling it has which forms blotches as well as veins visible on the stone. Turquoi