REAL Native American Jewelry~

[udalrike]

Hello, everyone. I have a question and hope that someone will be able to answer it. I bought this bangle used and I love the stones so much. Not sure if it is real silver but I guess the stones are Variscite/Damale?
I would be happy if someone new more... Thank you in advance!!!

 

[udalrike]

It has 7 stones in a row.

 

[sdkitty]

It has 7 stones in a row.

very pretty ....I like a row bracelet....looks like heavily matrixed turquoise to me but I'm no expert

 

[udalrike]

Thank you, sdkitty!

 

[Compass Rose]

I'm going to go with a beautiful Royston turquoise. Someone else may know better, though....but whatever you do, please keep the beautiful patina on that bracelet and don't attempt to polish it. It's gorgeous!

 

[udalrike]

Thank you for your comment, Compass rose! The stones are so beautiful and definitely spiderweb matrix.

 

[jellyv]

Hello, everyone. I have a question and hope that someone will be able to answer it. I bought this bangle used and I love the stones so much. Not sure if it is real silver but I guess the stones are Variscite/Damale?

Variscite and Damale aren't synonyms, or terms that are interchangeable. Damale is a Nevada mine that produced both turquoise in very limited quantities and, more typically, variscite and faustite. If this is Damale, there's a far greater chance that it's variscite just because of the output at Damale--but recognize that Damale variscite is also (or can be) gem grade quality. You'd need lab analysis to know what these stones are.

Any chance you could add a clear pic of the hallmark?

 

[Compass Rose]

The hallmark should tell you something, but way back then hallmarks weren't used so much.

 

[udalrike]

JellyV, thanks for your answer. There is no hallmark, it is just a texture in the metal.

 

[sdkitty]

JellyV, thanks for your answer. There is no hallmark, it is just a texture in the metal.

I have a silver and turquoise bracelet that I showed to a very experienced and respected seller. It has a name in it but he didn't recognize it. Nevertheless he was impresssed with the piece and thought it was old. If you're really curious and you are in an area where you can show it to an experienced dealer maybe they can give you an opinion. In any case, enjoy your beautiful bracelet.

 

[udalrike]

Sdkitty, I am curious but I live in Germany. So no one to ask here. I send a message with the question to a couple I saw a video on youtube. They own mines with both,turquoise and variscite. And they think that it is variscite.
Thank you! I definetely enjoy the bracelet!!

 

[udalrike]

Can you please show yours, sdkitty?

 

[sdkitty]

Can you please show yours, sdkitty?

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[udalrike]

Foúnd it! What a gorgeous bangle! I especially love that the stones are different. You must be glad to have it!!!

 

[Bagatha Christie]

Let's look at real Native Americans sporting their OLD PAWN treasures.

These outfits are absolutely fantastic, I love how understated the heishi beads are