J2016 B. Yazzie
Vintage sterling silver cuff by Navajo silversmith B. Yazzie.
The 1” cuff has three bands of channel inlay with turquoise, lapis, coral and jet. The inside is 5 1/4” with a 1 1/4” gap. Hallmark: B 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.