Bisbee turquoise set in an antic finish in a shadow box style where the stone is set down in a shallow dome silver to give it that shadow box effect around the stone.
Whole size: 1/7/16" x 2/1/8"
Stone size: 7/16 x 15/16
Loop bail size: 3/8 x 5/8 opening
Material: sterling silver (925)
Weight: 1.080z 30.9 gram
Stone: Natural Bisbee from Arizona
The Bisbee Mine was originally founded in the mid 1870's and by 1975 when it was closed had become the largest and richest mine the world has ever known.
Artist/tribe:Calvin Martinez (Navajo)
Born in 1960 NM. He is well known for his old-style jewelry. His jewelry making started from ingot silver. He rolls silver and makes the small parts most people buy at supply stores. He uses a few tools like in the old days, making his jewelry heavy and having an old-style look.
