New Ladies Adjustable Sterling Silver Bisbee Arizona Turquoise made by Native American Navajo Artist Geraldine James  

The setting is hand made from Sterling Silver with cast textured leaves that are not connected at the bottom, making it adjustable in size. 

This Turquoise is Natural and comes from the famous Bisbee mine in Arizona.
The "Lavender Pit" mine is known worldwide for its size and the host rock does have a natural Red/Brown or some say lavender color; most Bisbee turquoise formed in and near this same host limestone material

The lavender name is so appropriate but is actually referencing and named for a Phelps Dodge executive from when the mine was fully operational.
(the mine closed in the 1970's)

The turquoise is from Bisbee mine in Arizona.   3.45 carats

This gemstone is NOT stabilized or treated, only mined, backed carved and polished
Natural Bisbee turquoise gemstones such as this piece are extremely rare and collectable

The turquoise is cut following the natural contours of the raw nugget or vein; some dips and irregularities are intentionally created or left.

Total Weight is over Approx. 8.7 Grams.

The top of ring is approx 17.5 mm long and 15 mm wide

The Bisbee stone is 13.5 mm tall and 10.5 mm wide 

Ring Size 8 1/4  

Stamped "G and Sterling" 

Geraldine uses traditional stamping, forming, and casting techniques, and individually sizes his rings. His jewelry is hand crafted and will show evidence of tool marks, scratches, sizing, pits and other small flaws in the stones and silver

For size reference we usually include US. coins. A Dime is approx. 17.5 MM or 11/16" A penny is just under 19 MM approx. ¾”"
A Quarter is approx. 24 MM or 15/16" A Silver Dollar is approx. 37.5 mm in diameter (Just under 1 ½ “) A half dollar is just over 30 mm or just under 1 ¼ A Nickel is 21 mm
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