Navajo Sonoran Gold Turquoise and sterling silver bracelet by Navajo silversmith Ray Delgarito. Three stunning raised stones with great depth on a sterling silver band with raised palmettes and half moons. Nice patina. Stamped “Sterling” with the maker’s initial “R” in hallmark. Solid and sturdy with no room for flexibility.
Sonoran Gold is mined in Mexico, near the City of Cananea. Relatively new in the market, this type of turquoise is a newer deposit in the Cananea mines. The said mine is located at Campitos Mountain. Sonoran Gold Turquoise has gained popularity in the past years. With its striking and unique colors, there is no doubt it is a beauty! Its distinctive colors are aqua blue, lime, bright green, and even a two-tone blue and green. Best of both turquoise worlds.
In addition, the Sonoran Gold turquoise also showcases golden to brown matrixes. In the turquoise market, the high-grade type of Sonoran Gold turquoise is a two-tone, usually, the one that fades from baby blue to lime green. It also has a yellow spider-web matrix.
PERIOD: Contemporary
ORIGIN: Southwest – Navajo, Native American
SIZE: 5″ plus 1″ opening