Sefer Bracelet in Quartz - Sterling Silver

The word sefer is Ottoman Turkish for a voyage. This Sterling Silver bangle bracelet with a handmade box lock mechanism comes in two varieties: jasper and crystal quartz. Together, these stones, and the handcrafted design of the Sefer Bracelet, evoke a journey through Anatolian history. Crystal quartz has been prized for centuries for the way in which it catches and transports light. This organic feature drew the makers of religious objects such as crosses, reliquaries, and vessels to its limpid surface. In the Byzantine period its uses in both spiritual and mundane contexts reflect Istanbul's history as bastion of faith and hothouse of secular culture. Sterling silver with 14K solid gold bezel settings. Diameter: 6cm x 5cm.