Fox Mountain Turquoise Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet by Navajo Artisan Silversmith Dean Sandoval Native American Indian Jewelry. Great stone specimen displaying shades of clear blue some pale light matrix and a touch of copper. This free form nugget measures approximately 17mm by 11mm set in traditional silver with bead accents and razor cut. Stone setting is placed on double prong cuff that tapers to double wide single base. What makes this cuff so unique are the overlay scallop panels connecting the top prongs creating a nice stiff bracelet. This Cuff has a total inside circumference of 6 1/2 inches including a gap opening of 1 1/4 inches. With single stone setting, slight adjustments are possible. Offered by Native American Navajo Artisan Silversmith Dean Sandoval.
Fox Mountain Turquoise is one of Nevada's most productive turquoise mines. In the 1940’s, Dowell Ward purchased the old Cortez claims and developed them using the names Fox, White Horse, Green Tree and Smith to differentiate among the colors produced in the area and to create a larger perceived share of the turquoise market. The area produces a huge amount of good quality blue, green or blue-green stone with a distinctive matrix.
