1970's Navajo cuff bracelet.Featuring 3 conchos with natural Mediterranean coral. The coral in this bracelet was very common during this time but rare in todays modern jewelry.The bracelet has a simple design with hand cut bezels and stamped elements. The design is distintive for Navajo jewelry of the 1970's .It is made up of medium guage silver with a shape that creates a smooth inside cuff area for a comfortable fit. The sterling silver has a natural patina to it.
Material: Sterling silver & coral
Tribe affiliation: Navajo
Time period: 1970's
Inside Measurement: 5-1/4" with a 1-1/8" opening * This bracelet will fit wrist sizes 6" to 6-1/2"
Width measurements: 1-1/4" tapering to 3/8"
RED CORAL: The coral seen in the Southwest is mainly Red Mediterranean Branch Coral. Coral’s red color has important symbolic meaning in the Native American culture. It represents, for example, heat or fire, representing the spirit within, energy, and power. It was oringinally traded between the Spanish and various pueblos and the people of the Southwest. Native Americans also consider the gem as a sign of wealth and status because of its expense and rarity.
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