Old Natural Turquoise Cuff Strap dangling from real chrysocholla beads

dangling from real chrysocholla beads

and a little tangle of canyon tan deerskin

So now you know how that happens in all of my work with gemstones

25" x 15 1/2"

Old Natural Turquoise Cuff Strap dangling from real chrysocholla beadsThis stone is 1 3 4" x 2 1 2" and by those who seem to know, they say it is probably from one of the Cripple Creek, CO mines from years ago. I don't know for sure as it is from the estate of a 95 year old collector. It is bezelled and smithed in all sterling. The cuff is a piece of cinch strap from an old saddle. I call this cut a triple split and featured the center cut being scalloped. I used antique and bright nickel spots to set off the turquoise.