Catch A Wave - Estate Sterling Silver 'Navajo Style' Crushed Turquoise & Coral Inlay Cuff Bangle Bracelet (EB031)

Catch A Wave - Estate Sterling Silver 'Navajo Style' Crushed Turquoise & Coral Inlay Cuff Bangle Bracelet. This cool bracelet is crafted from sterling silver, hallmarked SS for sterling silver, and a makers mark. The bracelet features genuine crushed turquoise, genuine crushed coral, Native American Navajo styling, and quality craftsmanship. This lovely bracelet is made in the form of a bangle cuff, which simply slips on, and securely fits onto the wrist. The bracelet features a 'V' design, with beautiful inlaid crushed turquoise and coral in an attractive wave design. The silver has a perfect high polish finish and looks great with casual wear.  This fun bracelet would make a perfect gift or addition to any jewelry collection. 

History. Silver was discovered after gold and copper about 4000 bce, when it was used in jewelry and as a medium of exchange. The earliest known workings of significant size were those of the pre-Hittites of Cappadocia in eastern Anatolia.

The term sterling silver denotes any silver alloy in which pure silver makes up at least 92.5 percent of the content. One theory is that the word sterling comes from the name Easterlings—coiners from east German states brought to England during the reign of Henry II (1154–89) to improve the quality of the coinage.

The word “turquoise” comes from the French pierre tourques for “Turkish stone.” Meanwhile, pre-Columbian Native Americans mined the turquoise stone throughout the present-day southwestern United States. Shamans used it in sacred ceremonies to commune with the spirit of the sky.

Appearing as solitary forms in the fossil record more than 400 million years ago, corals are extremely ancient animals that evolved into modern reef-building forms over the last 25 million years. Coral reefs are unique (e.g., the largest structures on earth of biological origin) and complex systems.

The Romans hung pieces of coral around the necks of their children to protect them from illness and danger. Worn around a woman's neck, it was a charm against sterility. Pliny tells of how coral was used to quiet tempests and ensure that the wearer would never be struck by lightning.

Measurements: Bracelet (Fits a 6 1/2" wrist well, however the bracelet is adjustable up or down) 

Stone Size: Turquoise And Coral : Variation of crushed turquoise and coral sizes. 

Weight: 12.50 grams 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: Mexico 

Date: 21st century