Kingman Turquoise Cuff | Tom Lewis

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Size: 5 1/4" In this piece, Navajo artisan Tom Lewis expertly transforms sterling silver into a sculptural marvel, cradling a vibrant Kingman Turquoise stone like the precious marv el it is. A bold, yet delicate, matrix weaves through the stone's vibrant blue, celebrating a summer sky, while the sterling silver that surrounds it evokes concho designs. Dripping with opulence proffered by the Kingman Turquoise set against the dramatic backdrop of sculpted sterling silver, this cuff is a bold statement that promises to turn heads and spark conversations. With a history spanning over a millennium, the Kingman Turquoise Mine is one of America's earliest and most prolific sources of turquoise. Discovered by ancient indigenous peoples over 1,000 years ago, Kingman turquoise boasts an enchanting sky-blue hue and offers a wide spectrum of blue variations. The mine’s legacy is intertwined with the history of the American Southwest, and it has served as the largest turquoise supplier in the jewelry trade since the late nineteenth century. Show more