Beautiful sterling silver buckle is done in the overlay technique and features a Bear Paw and set with Blue Gem Turquoise in the corner.
Whole size: 2.04" x 2.95"
Stone size: 0.38" x 0.81"
Belt size: 1.77" x 0.64"
Material:Sterling Silver (Silver925)
Weight: 2.09Oz 59.25Grams
Artist/Tribe: Ruben Saufkie (Hopi)
Ruben was born in 1960, in Shungopavi, AZ. Ruben mixes the Tufa casting and overlay technique in his pieces. He is a strong messenger of Hopi culture, life and peace. His jewelry always has a message of healing and happiness.
Stone: Blue Gem Turquoise
Located near the Royston mine in Lander County, Nevada. The Turquoise from this claim is recognized as Blue Gem or Blue Mountain. The mine was discovered in 1907, by Lew Cirac. This mine has changed hands numerous times, and the color has ranged from the earliest finds of sky-blue stone to later blue greens with a dark brown matrix.
