Native American Genuine Coral Cluster Sterling Silver Old Pawn Cuff Bracelet 1450-BR
Native American Genuine Coral Cluster Sterling Silver Old Pawn Cuff Bracelet.
This bracelet is an exceptional work of traditional hand made Navajo jewelry. This bracelet features a traditional Navajo cluster design made from gorgeous hand cut cabochons of genuine Coral. Each fiery cab of this Coral has been set in a hand cut Sterling Silver bezel that was soldered with precision onto a hand cut Sterling Silver sheet. Hand twisted Sterling Silver wires, hand made Sterling Silver arches, and Sterling drops have been included for extra traditional detail. The brilliant reds of the coral come alive in this dazzling concentric cluster design. A triple band Sterling Silver cuff holds the detailed silver work together. This bracelet is 1-7/8" wide and it'll fit a 6" to a 7-1/2" wrist. Stamped Sterling. You will receive the one of a kind bracelet pictured below.
This jewelry is from the Arnold Roossin Collection. Roossin owned a trading post in downtown Scottsdale for many years. He passed away recently and Richard was able to buy up his remaining collection which included rugs, kachinas, jewelry, and artwork of all kinds. These old pawn coral bracelets were part of that collection and were made around the 1970's. This means they were made with high grade coral that is much harder to come by today.
There are several types of precious coral. Although Red corals are most common in jewelry, coral can be found naturally in a variety of colors including blacks and golds. Coral is produced in warm, shallow coastal areas by tiny marine animals and can be found in many places. Jewelry grade coral usually comes from the Mediterranean Sea, Hawaii, or China and is increasingly rare due to large efforts to protect the worlds Coral Reefs. Coral is known to be used as a gem since prehistoric times and has gained a reputation for having powers of healing and protection. Red coral was believed to change color according to one's health, but only if the stone was not fashioned by man. Strings of coral were considered a gift of royal proportion in parts of Africa. It was also popular as a gem in the Egyptian and Roman empires who believed in its curative powers.
We understand the true value and nature of hand crafted Indian art. And, we recognize it's 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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