Micro inlay cuff bracelet

Beautiful inlayed bracelet is done by a collaboration of two artist's Melvin Francis & Clayton Tom. Melvin did the silver work and Clayton did the inlay work. The bracelet features a circular inlay shape with a micro design of Native headress made of colorful cultured opals, turquoise, lapis and jasper. The width of the bracelet has a slight taper at the ends creating a comfortable fit. Deep stamping can be seen throughout the piece. This is a magnificent piece of art.

Measurement: Maximum width of 1-1/4" and tapers to 3/4" at the ends. 

Inside measurement: 5" with a 1-1/2" opening. This bracelet will fit wrist sizes of 6"  to 6-1/2"

Artist: Clayton Tom was born in Denver, Colorado in 1970 while his parents were away on job-site. He was raised on the Navajo reservation in Tse-Yah-Toh, New Mexico. He graduated from Gallup High School and now lives with his family a few miles South of Gallup in Vanderwagon, New Mexico.He is known for his micro inlay designs. The inspiration of his designs is mainly of the Yei-bi-chi being or that of a Native American headress that float in the night sky. He has won many awards and is known to be one of the inlay artists in the Navajo Nation. 

Artist: Melvin Francis is a very well-known contemporary silversmith. His style is simple yet elegant silverwork with colorful stones. He does many kinds of silver work including overlay and traditional stampwork. He gives credit to his father, Ted Francis, as his teacher. He comes from a family of artists: He is related to Fred Francis, a silversmith (uncle), Myrtle Francis (sister), Marlynn Francis (sister), weaver Melvina Francis (sister), weaver Erma Francis (mother), and weaver Anna Clyde (aunt)