NAVAJO COPPER & STERLING SILVER BRACELET BY WYLIE SECATERO

Navajo artist Wylie Secatero made this marvelous bracelet.  Sterling silver and Copper with a traditional hand stamped design.  Weighs 38 grams.  The entire inner circumference is about 6  3/8”, including 1  1/8” opening.  (Fits a 6  3/8″ wrist).  Signed

3/8″ wide

Care Instructions

• Wearing your jewelry often is important, as the oils from your skin are beneficial to the health and life of your piece. 
• Never wear your jewelry while doing household chores.
• Always remove your jewelry before swimming or sunbathing. Direct sunlight can tarnish your silver.
• Sulfur can cause silver to corrode and tarnish, so avoid the following: household chemicals, rubber/latex, chlorinated water, wool, and sweat. Also avoid food items including: mayonnaise, mustard, eggs, onions.
• Keep jewelry away from lotions, creams, cosmetics, perfumes, hair spray and other beauty products.

Storage

• Store your jewelry in sealable plastic bags in a cool, dark, dry space. Air and moisture will tarnish your silver!
• Squeeze out as much air as possible before closing the seal.
• Keep silica gel packs or activated charcoal in your storage area to help control the moisture.
• Keep each piece in an individual bag to prevent scratching.

Polishing

• If the tarnishing is not severe, simply polish them using a special silver cloth, lint-free flannel, microfiber, or other non-abrasive cloth.
• Some pieces are in oxidized by the artist, meaning they are intentionally darkened. Excessive polishing can damage these details, so when polishing ensure you use long back-and-forth motions instead of rubbing in circles. 
• Frequently change the section of cloth being used to avoid placing tarnish back on your jewelry.
• Use a q-tip to clean small areas.