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Fiery Native American Zuni Lab Opal Inlay Silver Bracelet, Marvin Luarkie

Authentic Zuni handcrafted Sterling silver cuff bracelet with raised channel inlay of iridescent lab opal. Signed by the artist, Marvin Luarkie. The bracelet measures over 7/8" wide at the front with an inner circumference of 5-1/8" end-to-end plus a 1-1/4" gap. Item#2242

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Unusual Native American Zuni handcrafted sterling silver bracelet with raised channel inlay of iridescent lab opal. The slim oxidized channel between the opal inlay and the silver bracelet frame, really accentuates the sparkling opal inlay!

The bracelet measures over 7/8" wide at the front with an inner circumference of 5-1/8" end-to-end plus a 1-1/4" gap, for a total inner circumference of 6-3/8". Weighs 13.5 grams.

Brand new and in perfect condition. Direct from Zuni, New Mexico.
Signed by the Zuni artist, Marvin Luarkie. Certificate of Authenticity included. Gift boxed.

Most Native American jewelry makers prefer working with "LAB" opals, which are man-made opals. Man-made opals have two advantages over genuine opals : 1) lab opals are less expensive than genuine opals - genuine opals are increasingly costly and 2) lab opals are more durable and they are easier to set, cut & polish genuine opals need moisture, without which they become brittle over time, resulting in cracks or breaks.