Indonesian Leather Bracelet

A ring of dark rounded beads that clasps itself with a decorative hook.

This leather and sterling silver bracelet is from Bali, Indonesia, and is contemporary. Sterling silver is an alloy of 92.5 percent silver, usually with copper, which makes the soft pure metal firm enough for everyday jewelry. Maroon-black cylinders sit between narrow bright bands, strung in a continuous circle. An S-shaped hook with a textured surface connects to a ring at the front. A short stack of grooved bands sits next to the clasp. It is 2.75 inches long and 3 deep.

Beads on duty, hook on show.