Description: This is a striking vintage zuni inlaid silver cuff bracelet. This outstanding bracelet contains a single row of wonderful inlaid sleeping beauty turquoise stones. Such a beautiful bracelet with amazing protruding edges. The width of the bracelet measures around 10mm Sterling silver. Cir. Mid century . The inside end to end measures around 5" with an additional 1" gap. Sturdy 19.7 grams. Made by Larry Laate Zuni Silversmith, Zuni Silversmith, Larry Laate is well- recognized for his inlay and channel inlay designs, in particular bracelets and cuffs. Native American Jewelry fans are au fait with laate bold, contemporary pieces and he is sought after for his minimalist expressions. Sleeping Beauty" : an iconic name and history Sleeping Beauty turquoise takes its poetic name from the shape of the mountain from which this intense blue stone is extracted. The mountain is located near the town of Globe, Arizona, USA. Indeed, looking at this mountain from far away, you can see the profile of a woman lying down. The mountain had been named like this for many moons, and when the mine was open it took the same name as this beautiful pick. The Sleeping Beauty Mountain excavations were initially focused on copper and gold, but mining stopped in the early 1960s. When it was reopened a few years later, mining turned to copper and turquoise. The mine ceased all operations in the early 2010s. During these few decades of operation, the Sleeping Beauty mine was the largest producer of American turquoise, and the stone has since become a mythical turquoise. Today, with the mine closed and no plans to reopen, this turquoise is only found in small quantities and is only used by native silversmith to create jewelry with small cabochons of Sleeping Beauty turquoise. The fact that the turquoise is not mined makes it as rare as it is precious and sought-after. Genuine Sleeping Beauty turquoise jewelry is a fine investment and a guarantee of authenticity.
Price: 265 USD
Location: Salinas, California
End Time: 2024-12-14T15:06:28.000Z
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
Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
Artisan: Larry Laate
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Culture: Native American: US
Handmade: Yes
