Native American bracelets by Navajo, Zuni and Hopi artists, in sterling silver, copper and other metals, and often set with turquoise. Styles include cuffs, link, bangle and beaded designs with stones such as lapis, onyx, tiger's eye and coral. Most are handmade, many are signed by the artist, and nearly all include an original certificate of authenticity.
Navajo Cuffs and Other Styles
Most bracelets here are Navajo, many of them cuffs made from stamped, filed or twisted silver with stones set in handmade bezels. You will also find some Zuni bracelets with inlay and petit point stonework, a few Hopi cuffs, and link, bangle and beaded styles. Read about the traditions in our guides to Navajo jewelry, Zuni jewelry and Hopi jewelry.
Stones and Metals
Turquoise is the most common stone. Other bracelets feature lapis, black onyx, tiger's eye, coral, carnelian, amethyst, goldstone and spiny oyster, and the product page names the stones used. Many cuffs are plain stamped silver with no stone at all.
Many bracelets are sterling silver. A large share are copper or sterling silver with copper, some are nickel, a few use brass, and some pair sterling silver with 12k gold filled accents. On link bracelets the clasp metal is listed separately, so check the metal line if you have a sensitivity.
How to Find Your Cuff Size
For a cuff, the listing gives the inside circumference and the opening. Measure your wrist snugly with a soft tape, then add a little room for comfort and compare the result with the inside circumference on the listing. Link and beaded bracelets list a total length, some are adjustable, and some can be resized for an extra fee noted on the listing. Many listings show a representative photo, so the piece you receive may vary slightly in stone color and pattern.
How to Check Authenticity
Authentic Native American work is made by an enrolled member of a recognized tribe, and selling imitations as Indian-made is illegal under the Indian Arts and Crafts Act. Look for an artist hallmark, a sterling stamp where the metal is silver, and paperwork naming the maker. Our hallmarks guide explains what the stamps mean, and nearly all bracelets here include an original certificate of authenticity.
Caring for Your Bracelet
Bend a cuff only slightly, and only at the sides, to adjust the fit; repeated bending can weaken the silver. Take it off before washing hands or swimming, wipe it with a soft cloth, and store it in a pouch. Copper darkens with wear, which a copper polishing cloth removes.