Native American Authentic Vintage Zuni Blue Gem Turquoise Sterling Silver Bow Guard

This is an alluring vintage Zuni bow guard! It features 4 Blue Gem turquoise stones on a hand carved silver plate with silver leaves and silver stars, all on a black leather cuff with ties! A gorgeous design!
The Blue Gem Turquoise Mine, situated near Battle Mountain in Nevada, is celebrated for producing turquoise of exceptional quality and vibrant color. Discovered in the early 20th century, the mine gained prominence for its striking blue stones, often characterized by a beautiful webbed matrix. The unique combination of rich color and intricate matrix patterns sets Blue Gem turquoise apart, making it highly sought after in the world of Southwestern and Native American jewelry. Although the mine has seen fluctuations in production over the years, its legacy endures, and Blue Gem turquoise remains a coveted gemstone cherished for its beauty and historical significance within the realm of American turquoise mining. The stones from the Blue Gem Turquoise Mine continue to inspire artisans and delight collectors, contributing to the enduring allure of this unique and treasured gem. The center stone measures around 1-1/4" x 3/4". The width of the bracelet measures around 4-1/2". Signed by Zuni artist, P. Iule. Sterling silver. The inside end to end measures around 8-1/4". Sturdy 145 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! :)