Silver Ingot Cuff with Coral and Turquoise Mosaic Inlay

Pattern for mosaic inlay is cut out of top sheet, then sweat soldered to base sheet.  Chisel and file stamps were used to create deep relief boarders along top and bottom of bracelet, which has also been domed from within using a small hammer.

Coral and turquoise are not buried, but can be touched, their true colors seen and appreciated. Process is similar to Santo Domingo overlay only contained.  

(Born circa 1935) This Navajo jeweler is noted to have been active making jewelry from 1972 forward. Known for his silver jewelry employing chip inlay, he is a brother of Tommy Singer (another well known jeweler), Charlie Singer and Jackie Singer.

William Singer stamps his jewelry "S/D" to signify his authorship.

He is referenced in Gregory Schaaf's book American Indian Jewelry III:  M-Z 2,100 Artist Biographies as well as Barton Wright's revised book of American Indian hallmarks, publishedin 2000.