JSW715 Kingman Turquoise Cuff

Sterling silver repoussse and hand stamped cuff by Navajo silversmith Herman Smith.  The 3/4” cuff has a 1/2” x 3/4” Kingman Waterweb turquoise stone. The inside is 5 1/2” with a 1 1/2” gap.

Herman’s work is mostly traditional revival style and he is known for ingot style bracelets with deep stamp work in the tradition of the old master silversmiths of the Navajo Nation.

The Kingman Turquoise Mine is one of the oldest producing Turquoise mines in North America. It was discovered by Native Americans over 1000 years ago. Kingman Turquoise is known for its beautiful blue color and the mine produces many variations of blue turquoise. The mine also produces turquoise with a wonderful "Birdseye" or "Waterweb" matrix pattern along with beautiful Spiderweb matrix patterns.