Verde Valley Cuff Bracelet

Striking, yet grounding, the Verde Valley turquoise stone in this piece contains all of the best sage and meadow hues. The setting sits atop a hand-stamped, heavy-gauge band, which comfortably wraps around the wrist.

Item details:

• 925 sterling silver
• 5.5" heavy-gauge cuff with a 1" opening, making it slightly adjustable
• Stone measures roughly 12x10mm
  

About the stone:

Verde Valley turquoise is a fresh find in Arizona, celebrated for its vibrant green coloring that differs from the typical blue Arizona turquoise. While blue turquoise contains more copper, the presence of iron and trace metals like zinc shifts the color to green, allowing for this glowing material to form. 

Crystal lore:

Turquoise is an ancient, revered stone symbolizing sky, water, health, and protection across cultures. Historically prized by Native Americans, it was worn as a protective amulet, believed to guard against evil, bring good fortune, and strengthen warriors. It is often associated with calmness, wisdom, and friendship, and is widely considered a stone of communication, believed to enhance clarity, confidence, and honest self-expression through the throat chakra.

Please note: All of my jewelry is handcrafted with love and intention in my tiny Pittsburgh, PA home studio. Due to the handmade nature of this craft, there may be slight imperfections, making each one-of-a-kind piece charmingly imperfect (just the way that handmade jewelry is intended to be).