Native American Jewelry, #8 Turquoise, Cuff Bracelet Navajo Artist "Darryl Bencenti" w/ natural #8 Turquoise Start Price USD 2,499.00 Current Price USD 2,499.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, October 22, 2008 End Time Friday, November 21, 2008 Location The Woodlands, TX See more about 'Native American Jewelry, #8 Turquoise, Cuff Bracelet' Description ebay_template_052108   Store Search in titles & descriptions Jewelry Collections Bolo Ties Bracelets  Buckles  Concho Belts Earrings  Hair Accessories Men's Accessories Necklaces  Pins/Pendants  Rings  Sets Squash Blossom Watches Other Items Dee Dee's Specials   Shop by Gemstone Amethyst Black Onyx Coral/Spiny Oyster Crazy Horse Emerald Valley Turquoise Gem Stones Larimar Lapis Mother of Pearl Opal Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Sterling Silver Turquoise White Buffalo Top Selling Categories 1. Turquoise 2. Bracelets  3. Necklaces  4. Pins/Pendants  5. Concho Belts/Buckles    Top 12 Search Terms 1. Necklace 2. Larimar Jewelry 3. Heart 4. Bangle Bracelets 5. American Indian Jewelry 6. Native American Jewelry 7. Tommy Singer 8. Crazy Horse 9. Earrings 10. White Onyx 11. Eagle Pendant 12. Opal Watch   Information Pages Sellers Policies  Jewelry Sizing  Gemstone Encyclopedia  About the Seller  Native American Number 8 Turquoise Cuff Bracelet Jewelry Item: Turquoise Cuff Bracelet Indian Tribe: Navajo Indian Artist: Darryl Bencenti Hallmark: D w/Arrow Artist Region: Hand Made & Traded in Albuquerque, NM Authenticity: Certified in person Setting: Sterling Silver Gemstones: #8 Turquoise Dimensions: 1-5/8" wide; 7" wrist Weight (gram/oz): 108.0 grams / 3.81 oz Jewelry Sizing: Size your turquoise bracelet Additional Photos Below SKU #B1601 Retail Price $4900.00 Double Dee's Price $2,499.00 Description: This beautiful Cuff Bracelet is a work of art! This Navajo Darryl Bencenti cuff bracelet is hand crafted with polished number 8 Turquoise nuggets in an impressive piece of the Native American Indian Sterling Silver Jewelry. This Cuff bracelet holds 9 gorgeous hand cut and polished pieces of genuine, natural #8 Turquoise surrounded by such wonderful Silversmith work. This American Indian Jewelry bracelet is made out of 1-5/8" wide heavy gauge  Sterling Silver designed into an impressive Cultural style.  The Navajo  Bracelet  artist "Darryl Bencenti" crafted this work of wearable art. Please note these Number 8 nuggets are all natural, not altered or enhanced in any way, which increases the value & makes this more rare of a bracelet. The bracelet is 1-5/8 inch wide and will fit a 7” wrist. Stamped Sterling. Navajo Artist D w/Arrow hallmark (Darryl Bencenti) trades out of Albuquerque NM. Number 8 Turquoise mine in Eureka County north of Carlin Nevada was discovered in 1925 and closed in 1976. In its prime, Number 8 produced some of the largest nuggets of turquoise ever found! There has been no Number 8 Turquoise mined since, which makes this turquoise a collector's item. Number 8 Turquoise has a character in its appearance which can be easily identified. Few gemstones have such variety in appearance , individual character and personality as the Number 8 Turquoise. With its golden brown to black distinctive spider web matrix and unique bright powder blue and/or green background. The most valuable pieces have the powder blue coloration with a tan spider webbed matrix. Click on photos to view a supersized images About the Gemstones: Turquoise To the geologist, turquoise is hydrated copper and aluminum phosphate. To the Navajo, turquoise is a piece of the sky, which has fallen to earth. However you may view turquoise, in all its varied hues and textures, it is certainly one of the most beautiful of all the semiprecious stones. Spiritually, turquoise is considered a stone of wholeness, promoting a sense of unity of the self and a oneness with all that surrounds us. It is thought to make one feel at home in both the physical and spiritual worlds. Why shop Double Dee Deals? Double Dee Deals is a reputable, well established e-Bay and online business specializing in Authentic Native American Jewelry. We are a reliable buying source for Navajo jewelry and Zuni handmade jewelry items. We travel directly to the Indian reservations in New Mexico and Arizona to buy direct from the Native American artists or reputable Native American Jewelry dealers, thereby eliminating the middle man mark-up and ensuring the authenticity of your jewelry purchase. Double Dee Deals provides Certification of Authenticity of every Native American Jewelry item sold that are advertised as Indian Made or Authentic Native American. Double Dee Deals offers a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee of your purchase. If for any reason you unsatisfied with your jewelry purchase, simply return the item for a full refund. Double Dee Deals takes pride in offering our customers Authentic Native American jewelry. The Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 is a US law against passing off fake American Indian crafts as genuine. What constitutes Indian art fraud, and how to report it if you find it. Each Native American jewelry item we sell is in compliance with this act. Authenticity of every Native American Jewelry item we sell is confirmed by our buyers in person. We only by from the Indian jewelry artists direct or from reputable Indian jewelry dealers located in New Mexico and Arizona, in the heart of the Navajo and Zuni Regions. Buying in person allows us to confirm the Indian jewelry authenticity, and also allows us to hand select the finest Indian jewelry, the finest gemstones and to keep our sell prices low by buying in large quantities.   Ensuring your purchase of  Authentic Native American Jewelry You will see in our description, we offer the Indian Jewelry artist’s name, their Indian tribe affiliation and location and we provide our buyers with a Certificate of Authenticity with every American Indian jewelry purchase. EBay and the web are experiencing a dramatic increase in the number of items being misrepresented as Native American jewelry. Jewelry made in China or the Philippines is not Native American made and does not belong under the eBay category of "Native American". Imported knockoffs are hurting legitimate eBay sellers as well as the Native American jewelry craftspeople who are being forced out of the jewelry business. If authenticity is important to you, trusted sellers will authenticate their jewelry items by providing the Indian jewelry artist’s name and a Certificate of Authenticity. Native American Silversmiths usually stamp their jewelry as Sterling Silver. If you are considering buying silver jewelry that is stamped .925, it is less likely to be Native American made. See our resource page on buying Authentic Native American Indian made jewelry. Every Native American Indian Jewelry item sold is shipped with a Certificate of Authenticity. If for any reason you are unsatisfied with your jewelry purchase, simply return the item for a full refund. See our policies page for additional information on refunds and exchanges. Double Dee Deals accepts all major credit card payments through Visa, Master Card, Discover Card and American Express though Paypal. We also accept personal and cashiers checks. We ship all items within 24 hours of payment receipt. Note that we do not accept responsibility for lost shipments without shipping insurance. See  read our policies Jewelry Sizing Guide for bracelet and ring sizes Learn about new items being added everyday by adding us to your Favorites and visit our Store for gift giving specials. Double Dee DealsP.O. Box 130731 The Woodlands, TX 77393-0731 (832) 622-9961 deedee@doubledeedeals.com Please visit our eBay Store About Us   Double Dee Deals has over 1000 satisfied customers. See our Feedback Page See our Gemstone Encyclopedia for more information Store Home Add to Favorites Feedback Policies About Us Contact Us Double Dee Deals - Sales & Customer Service – (832) 622-9961 - DeeDee@DoubleDeeDeals.com   Copyright © 2008 Double Dee Deals. All Rights Reserved     doubledeedeals store Place a Bid!