Rare Vintage Silver Navajo Belt Buckle Bisbee Turquoise by Mary Lincoln

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Rare Vintage Silver Navajo Belt Buckle Bisbee Turquoise by Mary Lincoln:
$4000.00

Very Rare Vintage Navajo Bisbee Turquoise Belt BuckleMary Marie Yazzie Lincolncomes from a family of silversmiths. Her parents were Chee and Elsie Yazzie who lived and worked atZuni Puebloat Kelsey’s Trading Post in the 1940s. They had 13 children and nine of them became silversmiths. Mary Marie is known for her elegant settings which highlight the beauty of a single stone. Mary Marie’s solid silverwork is distinctive. The pendant is signed with her hallmark,MARY MARIE.
What Is Bisbee Turquoise?

Turquoise found in the vicinity ofBisbee, Arizonais referred to as "Bisbee Blue." This turquoise can exhibit a wide variety of colors and qualities. It can be pale blue with little value.

It could be a hard, brilliant blue that resembles lapis lazuli. It also has many shades in between.

The matrix (the background rock in which the mineral forms) is also important for determining quality. Top-tier examples will have a spiderweb pattern against a brownish-red backdrop. Green varieties of turquoise from this region exist, too but are less common than their blue counterparts.

Bisbee turquoise is one of the most sought-after stones in the world. It's a semi-precious gemstone that was first discovered in an old copper mine in Bisbee, Arizona. This unique stone is identifiable by its beautiful blue shade. It's used in jewelry and other decorative items, thanks to its stunning color and durability.

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