because it has an open end, it's somewhat flexible and can adjust; although i don't think it would fit comfortably on a larger rist. hope that kind of gives you an better idea.
If this is Real Black Hills Gold it is by far one of the best piece I have seen on here even if it is not it is a beautiful piece and well worth what it is going for right now if it is real it is worth ten times what it is going for right now GREAT ITEM GOOD LUCK !!!!
well . . . my mom use to call it black hills gold. i learned a lot about it from satin7. i couldn't find a kt stamp any where on the bracelet. all i know is it's very old in age. it was my mom's when she was young and she was born in 1930. it is a pretty piece but not my style. hopefully the winner will get more use w/it than just sitting in my jewelry box.
If you put a tape measure completely AROUND this bracelet (in the direction in which it would be worn) - HOW MANY INCHES would that be? In other words, how many inches AROUND THE WRIST does this measure?
Update - BHG can be 10, 12 or 14k. My personal experience is mostly with 10k, which I prefer, due to strength. Some Native Americans handcraft the jewelry but there are companies who do so, too. Regardless, BHG is not an assembly line product. Since the bracelet isn't stamped, there are two possibilities: (1) a Native American produced it and privately sold it without a stamp, or (2) the bracelet is a beautiful replica. There are plenty of pretty copies being sold. Usually, the authentic BHG has GREEN or COPPER leaves and vines. I don't see that in your photos. Unless you have the original packaging to prove otherwise, I would guess that this bracelet is a nice copy. You might want to do a Net search on BHG specs to better define what you have.
wow! you're really educated on these things--that's great! i wish i had more time to research it but between being a single mom of a needy (haha) 7 year old and working full time, i'm just worn out by the end of the day. what i do know about the bracelet is that it's very old in age because my mom got it in her earlier years and she was born in 1930 (passed away a while ago) and the bracelet is kind of heavy.
BHG is 10k, which I would think have a stamp; however, I think that the SD Native Americans manufacturer BHG by hand. If I am correct, the goldsmiths may not stamp their jewelry. 10k is much stronger than 14k. The higher the k number, the softer the gold.
I used to be a home shopping addict (too costly now) and love BHG jewelry. The sellers explained the history of the tri-colored gold with their spiels. I am wearing two BHG rings now and have a few more in my jewelry box.