Beautiful bold vintage Navajo rhodonite decorated silver bracelet! The bracelet displays a large oval cut and polished rhodonite stone set in a smooth bezel and wrapped with multiple twisted wire. The silversmith mounts the large stone to a double silver cuff which has been slit down the middle and expanded to hold the stone setting.
The stone itself measures 1 1/8" by 1 5/8" across while the complete bracelet measures 1 1/8" wide narrowing to 1/2" wide at the ends. It has an inner circumference of 5 7/8" and a 1 1/4" opening. It will fit a 7" to 7 1/8" wrist as is and can be adjusted in or out. It weighs 55.3 grams (1.95 ounces or 1.78 troy ounces) and is unsigned Sterling Silver. "Some believe that Rhodonite will decrease anxiety and increase attention to detail. Rhodonite is also believed to be a calming stone. Some claim Rhodonite can increase language skills and raise self-esteem. The pink of rhodonite is said to enhance passionate love, while the black inclusions keep the wearer grounded. Physically, some believe Rhodonite will help restore physical energy after a trauma, improve the sense of hearing, help with emphysema, ease joint inflammation, decrease sensitivity to light, and even help with strep throat." -excerpt from http://www.trinitylondon.com/rhodonite.asp. Very nice bold vintage Navajo crafted rhodonite silver bracelet! $279.95