White Buffalo Bronze

- composite, flat back cabochon 

- aka. White Buffalo Copper, Copper Turquoise, Kingman Turquoise 

White buffalo bronze is expensive due to the rarity and high demand of White Buffalo stone. It is found in only one location and is becoming increasingly rare, driving up its price. Despite its scarcity, the stone is highly sought-after for its unique patterns and beauty, increasing its value. The desirability of the natural, often "spiderwebbing," patterns in high-quality White Buffalo stone increases the value of pieces featuring unique designs.

White buffalo turquoise, despite its name, is not actually turquoise but rather a white gemstone with black matrix patterns. It's known for its striking black and white color combination, resembling the rare white buffalo in Native American legend. The name "White Buffalo" was adopted due to its resemblance to the sacred animal and its rarity, drawing parallels to the spiritualt significance associated with white buffalo in Native American traditions. 

White buffalo are considered sacred in Native American culture, and the stone is seen as a symbol of purity, rarity, and spiritual power.