Fossil Cuff
Owyhee Jasper
Sterling silver -reclaimed
5.25” end to end with a one inch opening - fits a size 5-5.5” wrist comfortably
What I love about working with metal is that you can’t really make that big of a mistake. Well, don’t get me wrong, I have really messed up on pieces, but the story behind this particular cuff is: I started out making this cuff into a permit piece. When I went to bend the cuff, the permits weren’t soldered on very well, so I had to pull them off, leaving behind what looks like to me as a fossil imprint. And since many deserts were once the ocean, it felt right to me to add the jasper. And this cuff is so darn pretty and looks lovely alone or stacked with other bracelets and cuffs.
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 more because 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.
Made with love - one of a kind, twisted, bent, set, sawn, stamped, fired by my own two hands.