Large Bisbee Turquoise and Silver Pendant with Chain [SOLD]

A large and magnificent Bisbee turquoise gemstone is securely fastened in a silver frame without any adornment detracting from the varying blue of the turquoise. A silver loop attached to the handmade frame provides room for a silver chain.

Bisbee turquoise refers to turquoise that comes from copper mines located in the vicinity of Bisbee, Arizona. Bisbee turquoise can be found in many different shades of color and quality, from soft, low quality pale blue, to the quality hard brilliant blue turquoise and almost every shade of blue in between.

Condition: original condition

Provenance: this Large Bisbee Turquoise and Silver Pendant with Chain is from the estate of a client of Adobe Gallery

Reference: TURQUOISE UNEARTHED An Illustrated Guide (Rocks, Minerals and Gemstones) by Joe Lowry

TAGS: Southwest Indian Jewelry, Navajo