{"title":"Damele","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Damele (pronounced \u003cem data-end=\"145\" data-start=\"132\"\u003eDAH-mall-ee\u003c\/em\u003e) turquoise mine is a small, remote deposit loved by collectors for its rare and vivid yellow‑green to lime‑green turquoise, variscite, faustite, and chalcosiderite. The mine is located near Austin, Nevada, on what’s known as the Damele (sometimes Damale, Damali, Demele, or Dameli) Ranch. Discovered by Benny Damele in the early 1970s and later operated by miners such as Clyde Wright and Tony Cotner, this mine’s gems have gained legendary status due to their vibrant green coloring, tight dark spiderweb matrix, and overall hard, high-quality glassy texture. Because mining was limited and much of the material now is from older rough, availability is extremely scarce, making Damele specimens especially sought after by gem collectors and jewelry artisans alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"multi-stone-inlay-cuff-38","title":"Multi-Stone Inlay Cuff","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSterling Silver Cuff Bracelet with Cobble Inlaid Lapis, Coral, Natural Cripple Creek Turquoise, Natural Carico Lake Turquoise, Natural Candelaria Turquoise, and Natural Damele Turquoise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.75” Cuff Width\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5” Inside Measurement, plus .875” opening\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(5.875\" Total Circumference - Extra-Small)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alvin Yellowhorse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39817831874643,"sku":"BR03124","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/6305\/products\/multi-stone-inlay-cuff-by-alvin-yellowhorse-at-garland-s-96863.jpg?v=1747958032"},{"product_id":"multi-stone-inlay-cuff-106","title":"Multi-Stone Inlay Cuff","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand Fabricated Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet with Raised Cobble Inlaid Design Featuring Natural Bisbee Turquoise from Arizona, Natural Damele Turquoise from Nevada, and Coral. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1” Cuff Width\u003cbr\u003e5.25” Inside Measurement, plus 1” opening\u003cbr\u003e(6.25\" Total Circumference - Small-Medium)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Alvin Yellowhorse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41976358666323,"sku":"BR06433","price":3600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/6305\/files\/multi-stone-inlay-cuff-by-alvin-yellowhorse-at-garland-s-79707.jpg?v=1747975246"},{"product_id":"turquoise-kokopelli-cuff","title":"Turquoise Kokopelli Cuff","description":"\u003cp\u003eSterling Silver Cuff Bracelet with Natural Turquoise from the Damele (center) and Turquoise Mountain Mines set in Hand-Cut Bezels. 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