JSW741 Bisbee Turquoise Cross

Sterling silver cross by Navajo silversmith Calvin Martinez. The 1 5/8” x 2 3/4” hand stamped cross has a 3/8” x 5/8” Bisbee Turquoise cabochon. A 1/2” bale makes a total length of 3”.  Hallmark: C MTZ 

The Bisbee mine, located near Bisbee, Arizona is one of the most famous mines in America. Bisbee Turquoise is known for its hard, beautiful blue stone that has unique matrix.  The matrix is sometimes dark brown or a red/brown spiderweb.

Award winning Navajo silversmith Calvin Martinez, born 1960, has been an active silversmith for over 30 years. Calvin, a self-taught silversmith, says "I look to the old silversmiths and to my culture. There would not be a Calvin Martinez silversmith without the Navajo tradition to guide me. I am grateful that people still like the old silver pieces. I thank God for awarding me with these gifted hands."