Bear Cuff
Sterling silver chain- reclaimed
Royston Turquoise
$1200
6.25” from end to end with a 1” opening - fits well on a 5.75-6.75” wrist (This cuff will not fit well on a wrist that measures any smaller than 5.5”)
The Bear Cuff is a big, bold statement piece featuring a proud brown bear and spawning sockeye salmon. This Royston turquoise captures the vibrant hues of the tundra, making this a go-big-or-go-home accessory. I honestly love this cuff so much. I worked on it longer than any of the pieces I made in this collection; it truly represents what Katmai feels like to me.
With all jewelry pieces, but especially cuffs - it is important to open and close your cuff very little. My advice is to pull the cuff open just enough to SLIP onto the side of your wrist (the thinnest part of the wrist) and then close enough to feel like it won't slip off. And then let it be and enjoy.
Note to buyer: The reclaiming process is a bit of a long one. Most of the sterling silver I buy is from well used jewelry that isn't being worn anymore or has been broken. I also buy used sterling silverware. I melt it all down and roll it into sheet and wire. This means that I don't have to buy freshly mined silver that is much easier to work with. Reclaimed pieces cost morebecause of this extra process. In the end, reclaiming metal for my wares is gratifying and worth it to me. I hope you feel the same. With love.
All of my jewelry is stamped .925 and or 14-24k gold. This is helpful for resell value if you ever decide to pass it on.