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The Baltz (10)

SKU: TC12285
$390.00
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  • Artist Information
  • Stone Information
  • Size: 10
  • L: 1 3/8"  W: 5/8"
  • Hallmark: Bernyse C
  • Genuine White Buffalo
  • Authentic, Native American Made

Bernyse Chavez

Bernyse is a Navajo silversmith from To’hajillee, NM, with roots in the Red Running into Water clan on her mother's side and the Born for Salt clan on her father's side. She has been honing her silversmithing skills since 1985, learning the craft from her older sister, JoAnn Chavez. With great appreciation, Bernyse remembers the patience her sister showed while teaching her the intricate process of creating silver jewelry. She learned that every piece, regardless of its simplicity, should be crafted by hand as a work of art. Her expertise ranges from plain bezel-set stones to complex stamping techniques, showcasing her versatility as an artisan.

White Buffalo:

White Buffalo is in fact NOT turquoise. Although White Buffalo is often sold as turquoise, it's classification is actually magnesite and alumite. Its unique coloring comes from the presence of Calcite mineral. The only mine known to be home to White Buffalo is The Dry Creek Mine in Tonopah, NV. It was first discovered by the Otteson family in 1993. The name derives from the Native American belief that white buffaloes are pure and rare like the white buffalo stone. The white stone is surrounded by black and brown flint-like chert which creates beautiful patterns, and sometimes in rare pieces, a spider-web matrix. The stone appears in veins, is as hard as turquoise (Mohs hardness scale of 5.5 to 7.5) and cuts and polishes like turquoise.

White Buffalo
When Can I Expect My Order to Ship?

We don't like to wait for our online orders & feel you shouldn't have to either. We ship Monday through Friday and strive to process orders within 24 hours. Most orders placed by 4:30 PM are shipped the same day. Please note that during peak seasons, like Christmas, shipping may take a bit longer. When you check out, you should see an estimated delivery date. If you have any questions or need to confirm shipping times, feel free to call or text us!

Am I Buying Authentic Native Jewelry?

We prioritize honesty and transparency regarding the origin of our jewelry. Each piece on our site includes a detailed description, and if an item is not native-made, we clearly indicate that. While we do offer a small selection of imported jewelry, we do not support the importation of pieces that replicate original native designs.

Styling Questions?

We’re here to assist you with all your styling needs! Whether you have questions about layering necklaces, selecting the perfect pieces, or finding complementary colors, we’ve got you covered.

While we provide a necklace length guide to help you make informed choices, we understand that layering can be tricky. If you need additional assistance, feel free to reach out! We’re happy to lay out different combinations and send photos to ensure you achieve the look you want. Trying to match multiple pieces? We strive to accurately represent colors in our images, but please keep in mind that screen settings can vary. If you would like additional photos or pieces photographed together for better comparison we are happy to do so.

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The Baltz (10)

$390.00
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