{"product_id":"supersmith-collection-contemporary-channel-inlay-sterling-silver-bracelet-with-rug-pattern-design-1-448","title":"Supersmith Collection, Contemporary Channel Inlay Sterling Silver Bracelet with Rug Pattern Design   (1\/448)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis lovely Navajo bracelet features a rug pattern channel inlay design created with black jade, picture jasper and Kingman turquoise.  The bracelet was designed by David Rosales, the owner of the Supersmith collection.  The stones are cut by hand and meticulously fit together in a traditional style called \"channel inlay,\" to create this Native American treasure.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDETAILS:\u003cbr\u003eArtist: Navajo and Zuni craftsmen from Gallup, New Mexico\u003cbr\u003eDesigner: David Rosales of Supersmith Inc.\u003cbr\u003eSize: 6\" Inside wrist length + 1 5\/8\" gap, 1\/4\" wide\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: Sterling Silver, Black Jade, Picture Jasper, and Kingman Turquoise\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 48.2 grams\/1.7 oz\u003cbr\u003eCondition: New\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1\/448\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCHANNEL INLAY\u003cbr\u003eTo create a piece of channel inlay jewelry, the artist constructs a series of channels in the metal which will hold the stones in place. Stones are carefully measured and cut before being placed in the channels according to the design. The finished piece will be a fusion of the stones and the metal. Channel inlay is considered a more traditional approach to inlay jewelry. It allows for a wide variety of color combinations and complex patterns. Flush inlay is achieved in situ, meaning the grinding and polishing is done after stones are fitted and glued into position on the metal\u003cbr\u003eform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLACK JADE\u003cbr\u003eBlack \"Jade\" is actually Grey Serpentine that has been dyed to have black jadeite's beauty, without its cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePICTURE JASPER\u003cbr\u003eJasper is an opaque chalcedony that comes in a wide variety of colors. The term \"jasper\" itself comes from the Greek word iaspi, meaning \"spotted stone.\" Jasper gemstones are found all over the world, but Picture Jasper has large deposits in Africa and Brazil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLUE KINGMAN TURQUOISE\u003cbr\u003eIt was originally discovered by prehistoric Indians well over 1000 years ago. Kingman Turquoise is known for its beautiful sky blue color, and produces many variations of blue Turquoise. The Kingman Turquoise Mine is located in the Acerbate Mountains, 14 miles northwest of Kingman, Arizona, and is operated by the Colbaugh family in Arizona. Evidence suggests turquoise was mined in the surrounding areas dating as far back as 600 AD.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Sundance Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43254352805993,"sku":"1\/448","price":630.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0242\/5605\/3353\/files\/1-448.jpg?v=1780078747","url":"https:\/\/thesundancegallery.com\/products\/supersmith-collection-contemporary-channel-inlay-sterling-silver-bracelet-with-rug-pattern-design-1-448","provider":"The Sundance Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}