JM 210 Zuni multi-color inlay cuff bracelet

Beautifully inlayed Zuni cuff bracelet. Set in solid sterling with genuine turquoise, coral, mother of pearl and jet. What makes this piece so unusual is the detailed silver work that surrounds the inlayed area.These silver elements set this bracelet apart from the rest. Measuring 5/8" at its widest point and tapering down to 1/8" it's perfectively sized. A certificate of authenticity is given on every piece offered. Zuni Jewelry Combining many stones into one piece makes some of the most beautiful and exciting Native American jewelry. Depending on how the stones are cut, this style of combining stones can be called Cluster-Work, Needle Point, Petit Point and Snake Eyes. These four styles emerged in the early 1920’s-1940’s and are primarily made by the Zuni Tribe, although some Navajos will make similar designs. These styles have a feminine quality to them, as the stones are set in small and elegant settings. These designs are very tedious as each bezel (the silver holding the stone) is individually shaped and solder. Then the stones are cut, glued to matchsticks, then shaped and polished with a series of grinding wheel. In addition to these styles there is also the Zuni Inlay. This is the gathering of real stones (most often turquoise, coral, mother-of-pearl, and black jet) carved and assembled by hand to create a geometric pattern.