Navajo 5 Strand Silver Stamped Cuff

Silver ingot of sterling grade was used to create this elaborate spread 5 strand cuff.  The shank is made of hand-drawn heavy gauge wire that has been swedged by hammering it into a groove cut into steel.  Each piece was then decorated using hand cut steel stamps to create the symmetrical repeating design. 

To achieve the balance required for an even 5 bar spread, the outer pieces were made a little longer.  That feature would give the cuff a comfortable outward curve.  The five "strands" are soldered to a mill rolled sheet of ingot silver at each terminal and carefully hand finished to a round taper.

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