Description
This is a 3-stone medium-heavy sterling silver cuff bracelet with solid 18k gold settings and decorative items fused to the cuff. The center stone is a beautiful piece of purple chalcedony from Kenya. I have only run across this material one time years ago at a gem show. It has beautiful violet/purple color and is a high-domed cabochon cut that gives the piece a rich look and feel. The accent or side stones are some of the finest Peruvian Blue Opal and they are perfectly matched with nice powder blue color.
The outside of the cuff has an oxidized (black) finish and the inside is polished silver. The bracelet is approx. 1″ 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 over 72 grams including nearly 12 grams of 18k gold.
Learn more about Peruvian Blue Opal and Purple Chalcedony at these links.
Size and Other Considerations: This is a 6 3/8″ cuff including a 1″ gap or opening (6 3/8″ overall inner 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.