Description
- Damele, from just North of Tonopah, highlights this beautiful bracelet. Damele production has ceased and it is harder to obtain. The most important part of this bracelet is the stone.
- Damele is actually a variscite, which is often marketed along with turquoise. Broken Arrow and New Lander are also variscite.
- This bracelet is simply signed “Begay, Sterling” It is unknown which Begay Navajo family member crafted this beautiful bracelet.Ā
- The stone is set in a bezel which is attached to a small post in between the bracelet and the bezel cup.
- This bracelet was purchased from Tony Cotner’s sister after his passing. Tony Cotner was the most famous owner of the Damele Mine on the Benny Damele Ranch.
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Bracelet SizeĀ Ā
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7
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Circumference
(inside tip-to-tip)Ā Ā |
5-7/8ā³
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Gap in bracelet
(between tips)Ā |
1-1/8ā³ |
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Height of bracelet
(at the front)Ā Ā |
3/4ā³ tapers to 3/8″
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Weight in gramsĀ Ā |
52.6
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Artistās Identity
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Begay, Navajo Silversmith
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HallmarksĀ Ā
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Begay, Sterling
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