c1970's Lander Blue Turquoise Native American Silver bracelet. Fits up to a 6.5" (165mm) wrist including the 1" gap 1.7" or 43mm wide. Center stone approx 23mm x 14mm, smaller stones approx 16mm x 9mm. 80.2 grams total weight in which I think approximately 15 grams(75 carats) could be in stones very easily. This bracelet came from a significant collection of c1970's Native American jewelry. There was nothing extremely old in the collection and also nothing modern. This bracelet has no artisan or purity markings whatsoever which would be appropriate for the early to mid 70's when i believe this bracelet was made. I believe it was made before the rarity of the stones was understood. Obviously it's a well made bracelet with obviously beautiful stones. Unconditional guarantee no questions asked return privileges, also I would be happy to facilitate an in person inspection.
Have you heard of Lander Blue Turquoise, the rarest turquoise in the world? In 1973, Rita Hapgood, a Blackjack dealer from the battle mountain, Nevada, went hiking with her sisters. While out hiking, she found some really fine-looking turquoise rocks. She then went back and filed a mining claim along Indian Creek, which borders the Lander ranch and Lander county. Rita then sold the claim to Marvin Simes and Hank Dorian, who then brought in Bob Johnson to work the mine. A "Hat" Mine The land of mine turned out to be a hat mine, which is a way of saying that the mine was so small that you could cover it with your hat. Only about a hundred pounds of high-grade Turquoise were extracted. Lander Blue Turquoise is now considered to be the finest and most rare turquoise in the world. It is known for its beautiful medium to deep blue spider webbing pattern against a dark, almost iridescent-looking matrix.
