Authentic Morenci Turquoise Handmade Belt Buckle

Description

This beautiful piece was made in 70's
The J, as seen in picture, is Johnson signature.
There are 9 Sky Blue Morenci Turquoise settings.  The center stone is approximately the size of a US quarter. While the corners stones are approximately a US dime in size. As shown by pictures, the other four are
a little smaller than a US dime. The color is consistent throughout.  These are absolutely authentic Morenci stones.
Lorraine Love cut the stones.  He holds a patent for backing the stones with a special formula of bees wax to prevent cracking and breakage.
One of the most famous and well known American Turquoise mines is the Morenci Turquoise mine in Southern Arizona. This mine was a major producer of natural gemstones that were used commercially for years in predominately Southwestern and Native American Jewelry. The Morenci Turquoise mine was famous for its beautiful true blue Turquoise. Most of the material from this famous mine was a true blue. The mine is also famous for its beautiful Pyrite matrix which is one of the finger prints of the mine. Nothing is more beautiful then Sky Blue Turquoise with silver colored iron pyrite matrix, or the rare golden pyrite matrix in natural Morenci Turquoise.
The mine produce a wide variety of Turquoise from clear sky blue to pyrite matrix material to spider web to aqua blue green stones. Throughout the years gems from this mine were a stable in American Indian Jewelry made by all tribes including Navajo Jewelry, Zuni Jewelry and more. When look at old pawn or vintage Turquoise jewelry you will find a ton of beautiful natural Morenci Turquoise.
Today this beautiful classic Turquoise is hard to find. The mine has been closed for many, many, many years. Ultra highgrade material from this mine as with most mines was always scarce.  ONE OF A KIND.
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