Genuine Turquoise Coral Jet Mother of Pearl Inlay Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet Jewelry 7 to 7-1/2.

Quality inlay like this, with the tight seams and small precise tiles, is really hard to find. The striking inlay design on this bracelet was made from a vibrant mix of genuine semi-precious stones. The intricate hand cut tiles of genuine Turquoise, Coral, Jet, and Mother of Pearl are tightly inlaid within the hand made Sterling Silver cuff bracelet. The stunning traditional Zuni motif is masterfully depicted in this exquisite inlay design. It's sure to get a lot of attention. This impressive hand made bracelet is 3/4" wide and size 7" to 7-1/2". Stamped Sterling and signed by the artist. You'll receive one of the bracelets pictured below.

There are four types of precious coral in Hawaii: black coral (Antipathidae), gold coral (Parazoanthidae), red or pink coral (Corallidae) and bamboo coral. Each of these has a different internal composition. Red and pink corals produce a calcite skeleton similar in hardness to ivory and pearls. Bamboo corals, on the other hand, produce a skeleton composed partially of calcite and partially of protein that is similar to the keratin in your fingernails. These alternating bands of material resemble a bamboo stalk; thus the corals' name. In Hawaii, black corals are found in 100-300 ft. of water, shallow enough to harvest using scuba equipment. Many harvesters, however, have died in pursuit of coral trees at the deep end of this range. Red, gold and bamboo coral are found between 1,000 and 1,500 ft; so harvesting is conducted with remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) or submarines.