JSW531 Inlay Bracelet

Sterling silver cuff with turquoise, spiney oyster, dark blue/green turquoise, and jet channel inlay. The cuff is graduated in size from 3/8” to 5/8” end to end. The inside is 5 1/4” with a 1 1/8” gap.

Hallmark: Yazzie

Channel inlay is one of the most intricate techniques of jewelry making.  An inlay base design is made and a rim of silver is soldered around the edges.  Silver partitions are put in to form “boxes” for the cut stones to fit into.  The Zuni Indians are known for their channel inlay jewelry.