Navajo handcrafted cuff bracelet by renown artist Murphy Platero. Set in solid sterling silver with a large oval piece of black onyx. The setting measures 2"1/2 x 1"3/4. The beautiful details of the silver stamping is what sets this bracelet apart from the rest. With a inside measurement of 5"1/4 and a 1"1/4 opening it is easily sized to fit most wrists.This is a beautiful bracelet and a excellent example of Navajo craftsmanship.
Stone: Onyx is a chalcedony quartz that is mined in Brazil, India, California, and Uruguay. It has a fine texture and black color; however, some onyx also displays white bands or ribbons against a black or brown background and this variety is known as sardonyx. The name comes from the Greek word onyx. Repoussé or repoussage refer to a metalworking technique in which a malleable metal is shaped by hammering from the reverse side to create a design in low relief. Chasing, chased work, or embossing refer to a similar technique, in which the piece is hammered on the front side, sinking the metal.