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Micro-Fine Inlay Bracelet
Micro-Fine Inlay Bracelet
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Award winning Navajo artists Carl and Irene Clark are known for their Micro-Fine Inlay work. This bracelet is inlayed with lapis, mother of pearl, red coral, jet, and turquoise on sterling silver. Carl and Irene started making the Rainbow Man motif. Rainbow Man is the protection symbol in sandpaintings. Therefore, they make jewelry of protection. Because of demand for the Yei figure, it has become the mainstay of inlay design.
Dimensions: 5/8″ Width across the top, 5 2/8" plus 1 1/4" gap opening. Size 6"wrist
Carl Clark of the Tłʼízí Lání (Many Goat Clan) and Irene Clark of the Edge Water Clan are renowned Navajo silversmiths celebrated for their extraordinary micro-fine inlay jewelry. Carl began teaching himself silversmithing in 1973 while working at a silversmithing supply store in Winslow, Arizona, later sharing the craft with Irene. Together they developed a distinctive style defined by remarkable precision and intricate stonework.
Their jewelry is created using thinly sliced natural stones such as turquoise, coral, lapis, sugilite, and jet, which are laminated and carefully hand-cut to form detailed inlay patterns. The Clarks may place as many as 5,000 to 6,000 individual stones into a single bracelet, creating designs that resemble miniature works of art set in sterling silver.
Carl typically designs and creates larger pieces such as bracelets, bolos, and buckles, while Irene focuses on more delicate jewelry including earrings, rings, and necklaces. Their award-winning work reflects both exceptional craftsmanship and Navajo cultural heritage, and has been recognized in exhibitions, publications, and collections throughout the United States and internationally.
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Product Info, Care &Shipping
Size guide
Ring Guide:
Just cut a thin stripe of paper, wrap it around your finger, mark the paper where it meets and then measure it with a ruler. Then you can compare it to our chart of ring sizes below:
Ring Size Chart Paper Length (in inches)
4 = 1 13/16 inches
5 = 1 15/16 inches
6 = 2 1/16 inches
7 = 2 1/8 inches
8 = 2 1/4 inches
9 = 2 5/16 inches
10 = 2 7/16 inches
11 = 2 9/16 inches
12 = 2 5/8 inches
13 = 2 3/4 inches
14 = 2 7/8 inches
Bracelet Guide:
The simplest way to find your wrist size is to measure a bracelet you already own. Wrap a soft measuring tape or a piece of string along its inside. If using a string, measure that with a ruler afterward. In our product descriptions, we list both the bracelet’s inside measurement and the gap size so you’ll know exactly how it will fit!
Care Tips
•Remove jewelry before showering, swimming, or chlorine exposure. Apply perfumes and lotions first wear jewelry after they dry.
•Clean only silver parts with a polishing cloth avoid chemicals on gemstones.
•Store in a cool, dry place like a ziplock bag to reduce tarnish.
•Avoid impacts no hammering or heavy vibrations.
Shipping
All items are fully insured, and every order comes with a tracking number and an estimated delivery timeframe.
1. Jewelry Shipping All jewelry ships out within 1 to 2 days. Once shipped via USPS, expect delivery in 1 to 3 business days, and you’ll receive a tracking number.
2.Larger Items (Pottery, Kachina Dolls, Artifacts):
◦ These items require careful packaging. They are bubble-wrapped, boxed, and placed inside a larger box.
◦ This process adds 2 to 3 days before shipment.
◦ Once shipped with USPS Priority Mail, delivery takes an additional 1 to 3 business days.
3. Shipping Costs Shipping costs depend on the total order and insurance.