Navajo Silver Bangle, United States

Hourglass shapes alternate with narrow stripes along a bright cuff.

This sterling silver bangle is Navajo, from the United States, and is contemporary. Sterling silver is an alloy of 92.5 percent silver with other metals, a mix that keeps the metal bright while making it hard enough for daily wear. A bright, polished cuff with a recessed, darkened band running around the front. Within it, hourglass-shaped stamps and vertical striped panels alternate, with small boxed sections between. The open ends are cut straight. It is 2.75 inches long, 0.5 deep and 2 high.

A repeating beat, set carefully along the wrist.