Kingman Turquoise, Amber and Turquoise Blue Whiteheart, and Karen Silver Bracelet

A bracelet connecting Kingman Turquoise, amber & turquoise blue whiteheart beads, and Karen silver. The vibrant sky-blue beads are Kingman Turquoise, boasting a beautiful, gentle hue. This turquoise is mined from the Kingman mine in Arizona, USA. It's a light and beautifully colored turquoise. (Kingman Turquoise bead size: 0.9cm width, 0.8cm diameter) The red beads are called Whitehearts because their cores are white. Antique (19th-20th century) Whitehearts are becoming quite rare nowadays. The turquoise blue Whitehearts are also antique Venetian beads. Turquoise blue Whitehearts are even rarer! These, in particular, are further rare beads with striped patterns. The multi-faceted beads, small spacer beads, charm, and clasp are all Karen silver. Each tiny Karen silver bead is stamped! It's mind-boggling to think each one is handmade. ◇Karen Silver◇ This silver is crafted by a mountain ethnic group living in Thailand and Burma. Each piece is handmade, and it is said to be of very high purity. The plump silver beads next to the Kingman Turquoise are handmade, one by one. The flower-shaped beads are also silver. This bracelet is perfect on its own or layered with other silver accessories. Size Length: Approx. 18.6cm (when straightened) Inner circumference: Approx. 17.4cm Materials: Kingman Turquoise, Glass, Karen Silver, Silver, Wire