Native American Apple Coral Sterling Silver Ladies Watch BRACELET 1691-WT
Native American Apple Coral Sterling Silver Ladies Watch.
You'll be checking the time with pride with this one on! Navajo made from the Navajo Nation. These impressive watch tips were made by hand out of shining Sterling Silver. The Sterling Silver sheets were hand cut and hand stamped, and they were dressed with Sterling Silver feathers and hand twisted Sterling Silver wires. Plus, hand cut cabs of genuine Apple Coral offer this watch elegant and vibrant natural warm orange and red colors to compliment the white shine of the Sterling Silver. A complimentary watch face and an adjustable stretch band have been included for your convenience. These watch tips are 5/8" by 1". Stamped Sterling. Signed by the Navajo Indian jewelry artist SY. Complimentary watch faces may vary.
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.
We understand the true value and nature of hand crafted Indian art. And, we recognize that it is important to know that the artist is truly a member of a Native American tribe. So, to ensure you that this is the real deal, a Certificate of Authenticity has been included with this item.
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