Description
This is a 5-stone heavy sterling silver cuff bracelet with solid 18k gold settings and decorative items fused to the cuff. The center stone is natural Carico Lake powder blue turquoise from Nevada. The round green stones next in the setting is chrysoprase from the Marlborough mine in Australia. And finally, the blue stones at either end are pure translucent gem silica from Peru.
The outside of the cuff has an oxidized (black) finish and the inside is polished silver. The bracelet is approx. 1 1/8″ wide and more than 2mm thick (see photo with older U.S. dime for size/scale). It is a substantial piece with a heavy, rich feel weighing more than 68 grams including more than 15 grams of 18k gold.
Learn more about Carico Lake Turquoise, Gem Silica and Chrysoprase, at these links.
Size and Other Considerations: This is a 6 3/8″ cuff with a 1″ gap (6 3/8″ overall inside circumference). Buyers should see Sizing for information on how to measure your wrist for cuff bracelets such as this.
Care of This Piece: The outside of the cuff has an oxidized finish on it. Care should be taken when cleaning it not to use chemicals including polishing cloths that are impregnated with chemical cleaner as it will remove this oxidized finish.