Signed Native American Zuni Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Coral Sterling Silver Butterfly Bracelet

This is a delightful Zuni bracelet! It features a hand carved silver butterfly with Sleeping Beauty turquoise, coral, and mother of pearl inlay, silver beads, silver rope, and a double rail silver cuff!
The Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Mine, nestled amidst the rugged terrain of Globe, Arizona, is a legendary source of one of the most coveted turquoise varieties globally, known for its pure, robin's egg blue hue and remarkable clarity. This mine derives its name from the nearby Sleeping Beauty Mountain. The turquoise from this mine is celebrated for its consistent, bright blue color with little to no matrix, making it exceptionally desirable for jewelry crafting. The Sleeping Beauty mine was prolific for decades, supplying the world with its distinct turquoise until it ceased production in 2012. Despite its closure, Sleeping Beauty turquoise remains a beloved choice among artisans and collectors for its timeless beauty and ability to elevate jewelry to a level of unparalleled elegance, underscoring its enduring significance in the world of turquoise gemstones. The width of the bracelet measures around 2-3/8". Signed by Zuni artist, A. Dishta. Sterling silver, marked. The inside end to end measures around 5-1/4" with an additional 1-7/8" gap. Sturdy 28 grams.

Make Us an Offer- Due to the high demand of our items, many pieces sell quite fast. The most frequent email we receive are from buyers who waited too long to make us an offer and suddenly lost out because another buyer came in and purchased. Send us your reasonable offer today, we are flexible and you have nothing to lose! Ahéhee' (Thank you)

How Layaway Works:

Layaway programs we offer that you can choose from when you pay for the item:

- Shop Pay Installments (Usually 4 payments)

- Affirm (Up to 12 payments)

-Klarna (Usually 4 payments)

How Does Layaway Work with Making an Offer?

If your offer is accepted you will receive an email invoice from us and will be able to choose your layaway program when you pay the invoice. If for some reason you cannot get approved for any of the programs simply let us know and we will cancel out the invoice. You have nothing to lose and the most beautiful art to gain! :)