Candelaria Buckle by Charlie John import_2020_09_23_003204 almost 3 oz

almost 3 oz

Bracelet Opening: 1 5/16"

Butterfly is made out of fine stamp work on heavy shank

Tufa cast is one of oldest ways of jewelry making for Native Americans

Candelaria Buckle by Charlie John import_2020_09_23_003204 almost 3 ozSterling silver buckle, the design is hand stamp and hand cut the placed on to another piece of silver to have an over lay style with natural Candelaria turquoise. Buckle size: 1 7 8" x 2 9 16" Stone size: 7 8" x 7 16" Belt size: 1" Weight: 1. 43 oz About Charlie John He started jewelry in 1968. He lives very close to Hopi reservation in AZ. His over lay jewelry is a mixture of hopi and navajo designs. Many of his desgins come from his traditional