Women's Gaspeite Inlay Sterling Silver Watch with Green Mohave Turquoise watch Face Native American Indian Jewelry by Navajo Artisan Steve Francisco. Watch is made utilizing Channel Inlay jewelry making technique with Gaspeite. The Inlay is encased in a Sterling Silver setting showcasing Mr. Francisco's trademark scallop and cut design. The watch tips measure approximately 1 1/4 inches by 9/16 inch. Truly one of a kind creation as Mr. Francisco is constantly changing the layout design as well as stone and shell choice.
Gaspeite is a brilliant green with ranges of contrasting green to brown matrix. Some specimens can host white along with the brown. Gaspeite was first discovered in Canada, however that deposit was not considered desirable for jewelry making. During the late 1980's a large boulder was found in Australia which did meet the standards for gem quality. To our knowledge at this time, the Australian deposit remains the only source for jewelry making.
For your convenience, we offer three different lengths to accommodate your wrist size. Please choose length when ordering. Simply take a measurement of your wrist to determine total size. The flex portion of the watch will expand 1 1/2 to 2 inches to get over the hand. In the event you need it adjusted once received, links can be removed from the flex band portion. Although this can be a little tricky if inexperienced, you local jeweler can easily you. All our Flex Bands are Stainless Steel and adjustable.
The watch face shown on the watch is a Women's Mohave Green Kingman Turquoise Stone Stainless Watch Face - 12W. However, for $20 less you can choose the Women's Indian Chief Headdress Watch Face, the Women's Mother of Pearl Watch Face w/Calendar, Southwest stemped Watch Face, or White Kokopelli Watch Face.
We use the Mohave Green Kingman Turquoise Stone Stainless Watch Face because it complements the Gaspeite in the watch tips. Mohave Green Turquoise is the common name for Natural Arizona Kingman Turquoise stone that has been dyed a brilliant green similar to Australian Gaspeite.
This watch is an incredible value with its superb craftsmanship and attention to detail right down to matching the shading of stones on each side of the tips!