Navajo Bracelet with Large Royston Turquoise

Royston Turquoise: A Study of Beauty and Tradition in Navajo Jewelry

This bracelet features a gemstone of exceptional beauty, a turquoise stone of rich, deep greenish-blue hue, laced with intricate copper veins. The gemstone is a marvel to behold, inviting one to lose themselves in the exploration of its hues, intricate nuances, and natural designs. The calming and stabilizing effect of its color is a testament to the stone's unique allure.

The distinctive shade of this turquoise suggests its origin from the Royston mine in Nevada. Renowned for its deeper shades of green intermingled with the typical bluer hues of turquoise, Royston turquoise presents a highly pleasing tone. This unique coloration sets it apart from the more common, prominent turquoise frequently seen in the Southwest.

The bracelet is marked on the back D. Sterling although we cannot verify the Diné of the Navajo Nation artist, considering there are at least a dozen Native American jewelers who have signed with this letter.

The stunning stone is encased in a beautifully polished silver bracelet, crafted with traditional symmetrical designs that are a hallmark of Navajo jewelry. The centerpiece of the bracelet features ridges encircling the stone, creating a captivating focal point. Flanking this centerpiece are designs reminiscent of petals, adding to the bracelet's overall charm.

This piece of jewelry is not just an accessory, but a celebration of tradition and natural beauty, encapsulating the essence of Diné craftsmanship and the captivating allure of Royston turquoise.

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Condition: very good condition

Provenance: this Navajo Bracelet with Large Royston Turquoise is from the collection of a client of Adobe Gallery

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TAGS: Southwest Indian Jewelry, Navajo