Kary Begay 102-medium cuff bracelet- sterling silver
$799.00
Heavy gauge sterling silver is used in this unique bracelet. Handcrafted by renown Navajo artist Kary Begay, this is a wonderful example of her ability as a silver smith. Notice the curved shaped of the bracelet. This is a unique hallmark of her work. This style creates a perfect comfort fit on any wrist. Her jewelry is very special.
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Kary Begay 102-medium cuff bracelet- sterling silver Details
NAVAJO ARTIST KARY BEGAY MEDIUM CUFF BRACELET
Sterling silver
Is an alloy of silver containing 92.5% by weight of silver and 7.5% by weight of other metals, usually copper. The sterling silver standard has a minimum millesimal fineness of 925.
SILVER, for example 99.9% pure silver, is relatively soft, so silver is usually alloyed with copper to increase its hardness and strength. Sterling silver is prone to tarnishing, and elements other than copper can be used in alloys to reduce tarnishing, as well as casting porosity and fire scale.
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Oxidized silver (black coloring in the silver) is a process that many jewelers use to give sterling silver a black patina. It gives the jewelry an antique or tarnished look. The process consists of taking clean sterling silver and using a chemical (liver of sulphur) to treat it to speed up the tarnishing effect.
