Three Cluster Silver and Turquoise Bracelet »

Zuni Jewelry

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About The Artwork

Sweet little three cluster silver and turquoise bracelet! The cuff/shank is made of two pieces of drawn wire joined at the ends in the back and carefully rounded with a file.They spread toward the front to form a base for three flower-like clusters.Each one is arranged like a six petal flower made of seven round blue green natural turquoise stones. They measure 1/8" in diameter and are hand set, each in a delicate serrated bezel. There is a silver "rain drop" at the outside edge between each petal. Between each "flower" there is a little silver 1/2 round wire bar for support and decoration. This bracelet is for a petite wrist, measuring 4 5/8" from tip to tip with a 1" opening. This opening can be closed a bit to fit a smaller wrist, but opening further is NOT advised.

About The Artist

The best book to explain the steps in creating Zuni cluster jewelry is Oscar Branson's Indian Jewelry Making. Volume II. Look at page 48 illustrating each step to create a cluster bracelet.

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