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“What’s this?”
It’s a cuff bracelet by Kathleen Chavez, a Navajo artist.
“Why does the turquoise look like that?”
Well, this turquoise is a rare type of Kingman Turquoise people call “water web” turquoise. You find water webbing in many types of turquoise, Kingman is one of them. It’s a physical/chemical effect that happened when the turquoise was being formed about 30 million years ago.
“What’s Kingman Turquoise?”
Kingman turquoise is the name given to a group of turquoise mining claims in Kingman, Arizona. It’s multiple mines, different veins, etc. So it’s not one color or type -- there are dozens of looks. From electric blues to mossy greens. The one above is a powdery blue with green near the matrix. Good stuff.
“Why should I care?”
Well, you’re asking me. And you’re reading this. So I figure you care enough. So I’m explaining as much as I can. I could just say “PRETTY THING!” and walk away. But I think you deserve more than that, no?
“Yes, I do. So where do I put this? On my head?”
No. It’s a cuff bracelet, so it fits on your wrist. This’ll fit a 6-in. to 7-in. wrist. Most cuffs will fit there. Anything more will be large or very small.
“Do I need to wear this with cowboy boots?”
Not really. You can honestly wear it with anything you like. If anyone tells you that you can’t, just tell them “I bought it”. So you can, for example, wear it on your head. Even if I’d laugh, I don’t matter. You do. It’s yours. Wear it how you feel comfortable. I’d recommend the hands, though.
“You talk about it like it’s special. Is it?”
Well, it’s hand-made by an artisan. For jewelry, it sorta doesn’t get much better than that. It has a gemstone that’s not seen a lot -- the water web Kingman. Kathleen Chavez makes these really cool three-stone cuffs and adds little details. Which makes it possible to fit them in your wardrobe if you don’t have a lot of western/southwestern attire.
“So it’s Native American?”
Well, it’s made by someone who’s an enrolled member of a Native American Tribe. Specifically, Kathleen Chavez is Navajo. They have a long tradition of silversmithing that comes out of the Spanish tradition, which in turn came out of the Islamic tradition, which in turn was built out of multiple traditions from India through Africa. The Navajo did cherish Turquoise for a long time. Around the 1850s, Atsidi Sani, a member of the Navajo peoples, learned metalsmithing. The tradition spread through the Navajo peoples and they added other metals. I can go through the history that leads up to today, but there are many great books on the matter. Southwestern Indian Bracelets, The Essential Cuff is a good one. Southwest Silver Jewelry: The First Century is another one. I have a few others, but PM me for more if you care.
“So I should get this?”
If it suits you, yes. If it moves you, yes. If you’re unsure or you don’t like the color or anything, no. I have other bracelets you may like more. Or, if you learn something in these posts, check out other sellers.
“Why are you sending me to other people?”
I’m not. But I know I don’t have all the pretty things. I buy from other people all the time. To me, it’s always about the piece in front of me. Each of these pieces, especially from artists like Kathleen Chavez is unique. Whether it’s the turquoise, its cut, or design elements. It’s not the same thing. I hope you like it. But if it doesn’t move you, move on. The piece that’s yours is out there somewhere. Hopefully here, but if not I still think you’re awesome for reading my nonsense.
“Can I have it for free?”
Pfft. I ask myself that question every time I look at it. If you learn magic, let a sister know.
“It’s pretty”
It really is. Kathleen Chavez makes really nice pieces. Do you know what I like the most about her pieces? It’s the choice of turquoise and the intricate little details. I love that. I don’t want to say it’s feminine, but it has lots of features and details packed into something that still works with a silly shirt I got from the Gap sales rack. Makes that shirt look like it came from Anthropologie or something. I love that. Spices up old stuff in the closet. That’s the magic of her pieces. She knows what she’s doing. It’s pretty.
It’s a cuff bracelet by Kathleen Chavez, a Navajo artist.
“Why does the turquoise look like that?”
Well, this turquoise is a rare type of Kingman Turquoise people call “water web” turquoise. You find water webbing in many types of turquoise, Kingman is one of them. It’s a physical/chemical effect that happened when the turquoise was being formed about 30 million years ago.
“What’s Kingman Turquoise?”
Kingman turquoise is the name given to a group of turquoise mining claims in Kingman, Arizona. It’s multiple mines, different veins, etc. So it’s not one color or type -- there are dozens of looks. From electric blues to mossy greens. The one above is a powdery blue with green near the matrix. Good stuff.
“Why should I care?”
Well, you’re asking me. And you’re reading this. So I figure you care enough. So I’m explaining as much as I can. I could just say “PRETTY THING!” and walk away. But I think you deserve more than that, no?
“Yes, I do. So where do I put this? On my head?”
No. It’s a cuff bracelet, so it fits on your wrist. This’ll fit a 6-in. to 7-in. wrist. Most cuffs will fit there. Anything more will be large or very small.
“Do I need to wear this with cowboy boots?”
Not really. You can honestly wear it with anything you like. If anyone tells you that you can’t, just tell them “I bought it”. So you can, for example, wear it on your head. Even if I’d laugh, I don’t matter. You do. It’s yours. Wear it how you feel comfortable. I’d recommend the hands, though.
“You talk about it like it’s special. Is it?”
Well, it’s hand-made by an artisan. For jewelry, it sorta doesn’t get much better than that. It has a gemstone that’s not seen a lot -- the water web Kingman. Kathleen Chavez makes these really cool three-stone cuffs and adds little details. Which makes it possible to fit them in your wardrobe if you don’t have a lot of western/southwestern attire.
“So it’s Native American?”
Well, it’s made by someone who’s an enrolled member of a Native American Tribe. Specifically, Kathleen Chavez is Navajo. They have a long tradition of silversmithing that comes out of the Spanish tradition, which in turn came out of the Islamic tradition, which in turn was built out of multiple traditions from India through Africa. The Navajo did cherish Turquoise for a long time. Around the 1850s, Atsidi Sani, a member of the Navajo peoples, learned metalsmithing. The tradition spread through the Navajo peoples and they added other metals. I can go through the history that leads up to today, but there are many great books on the matter. Southwestern Indian Bracelets, The Essential Cuff is a good one. Southwest Silver Jewelry: The First Century is another one. I have a few others, but PM me for more if you care.
“So I should get this?”
If it suits you, yes. If it moves you, yes. If you’re unsure or you don’t like the color or anything, no. I have other bracelets you may like more. Or, if you learn something in these posts, check out other sellers.
“Why are you sending me to other people?”
I’m not. But I know I don’t have all the pretty things. I buy from other people all the time. To me, it’s always about the piece in front of me. Each of these pieces, especially from artists like Kathleen Chavez is unique. Whether it’s the turquoise, its cut, or design elements. It’s not the same thing. I hope you like it. But if it doesn’t move you, move on. The piece that’s yours is out there somewhere. Hopefully here, but if not I still think you’re awesome for reading my nonsense.
“Can I have it for free?”
Pfft. I ask myself that question every time I look at it. If you learn magic, let a sister know.
“It’s pretty”
It really is. Kathleen Chavez makes really nice pieces. Do you know what I like the most about her pieces? It’s the choice of turquoise and the intricate little details. I love that. I don’t want to say it’s feminine, but it has lots of features and details packed into something that still works with a silly shirt I got from the Gap sales rack. Makes that shirt look like it came from Anthropologie or something. I love that. Spices up old stuff in the closet. That’s the magic of her pieces. She knows what she’s doing. It’s pretty.
