Large single stone sandcast Navajo Bracelet

Traditional Navajo sandcast bracelet.It is a style of Navajo jewelry first created by silversmiths sometime between 1840 and 1860. The basis of this process is a mold made by carving the desired design into a stone. This beautiful bracelet is made of sterling silver with genuine turquoise. Its unique style is a result of the curved tools they carve the stone with. It has a heavy weight and lays perfeclty on the wrist. It comes attached to its original red pawn ticket. The term "pawn" refers to jewelry that has been pawned to brokers. The practice of pawning jewelry began in the early 1900s when Native Americans and traders would exchange jewelry for food and other necessities, it is still used today and is embedded in the Native American culture. Material: Sterling silver & turquoise Tribe affiliation: Navajo Time period: current Inside Measurement: Inside measures 5" with a 1-1/4" opening. It will fit wrist sizes of 6-1/4" to 6-1/2" Width measurements: It measures 1-3/4" across and tapers to 5/8"(all measurements are approximate) CLICK BELOW TO VIEW How to size your wrist and try a bracelet on