JSW657 Turquoise Cuff

Traditional sterling silver hand stamped cuff. The 1” cuff has a 3/4” x 1” Morenci turquoise stone. Sterling silver raindrops are on each side of the turquoise. Hand stamping is both inside and out. The inside is 5 3/4” with a 1 1/4” gap.                                                                                                                       Hallmark: “JA”   

The Morenci mine is in southeastern Arizona and is now closed and buried under tons of rock. The land was leeched with chemicals that would destroy any trace of turquoise, which means that there is never a chance to re-open this mine. The former miners of Morenci still have quite a stash of rough stone, enough to release a small amount every year to keep it available.