One of a Kind piece

Navajo bracelet in sterling silver inlaid of Kingman turquoises (Arizona) and King's Manassa turquoise (Colorado). 

This bracelet requires great precision from the artist, who works to cut the raw turquoise into several rectangles, to insert them on a thick sterling silver base. Each turquoise rectangle is separated by thin silver barrettes, creating an exceptional piece representative of the "channel inlay" process. 

The handmade inlay is often a gathering of different stones (turquoise, coral, mother-of-pearl, black jet), carved and put together in order to create a thin geometrical pattern. The piece is then polished in order to give a smooth and elegant finish to the jewel.

Wrist size: 16,5cm (6 inches 5/8)

Width: 1cm (0.1/2 inch)

This bracelet is in sterling silver.
 

Proudly Navajo handmade in the USA.