This sterling silver bracelet hints at the coin silver history of jewelry making among native artists. During the late 19th and early 20th century, the value of silver in coins became more than the coin itself. Indigenous artists would often melt down coins for jewelry making.

Lawernce Archuleta, chief silversmith with the Buffalo Dance artisans of Taos, New Mexico has taken a 1922 Liberty Silver Dollar Coin, set amongst a halo of small polished round turquoise stones with a unique cuff pattern to finish.

Interior 5 1/2" with 1 1/8" gap