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ayquebella · 27 days

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Vintage Jamaica West Indian Snake Eyes Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelet by Carib-Craft Sterling

Such a wonderful and traditional, thin solid sterling silver, snake eyes, West Indian bangle bracelet! This beautiful Jamaican bracelet (also called a “Bayra”) has a uniquely engraved, 1 5/8-inch pattern design on each side of the solid silver and has two dotted pointy ends on the tips.

The beauty of Bayras is that it is pliable and can open and close to securely surround almost every wrist. West Indian Bangle Bracelets are a culturally significant tradition of the Caribbean Islands in order to pass on the West African and East Indian heritage, and to symbolize union, love and strength.

West Indian jewelers have been creating such high quality, handcrafted, timeless works of art throughout the Caribbean, utilizing the same jewelry crafting methods islanders have been using for centuries and it is demonstrably evident in this magnificent bracelet. This beautiful bracelet is a terrific keepsake of Caribbean culture and heritage and helps keep the Caribbean spirit alive wherever you are!

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ayquebella · 27 days

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Vintage Jamaica West Indian Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelet Bayra by AC Sterling

Such a wonderful and traditional, thin solid sterling silver West Indian bangle bracelet! This beautiful Jamaican bracelet (also called a “Bayra”) has a uniquely engraved, 1 5/8-inch pattern design on each side of the solid silver and has two textured ends on the tips. The beauty of Bayras is that it is pliable and can open and close to securely surround almost every wrist. West Indian Bangle Bracelets are a culturally significant tradition of the Caribbean Islands in order to pass on the West African and East Indian heritage, and to symbolize union, love and strength.

West Indian jewelers have been creating such high quality, handcrafted, timeless works of art throughout the Caribbean, utilizing the same jewelry crafting methods islanders have been using for centuries and it is demonstrably evident in this magnificent bracelet. This beautiful and lightweight bracelet is a terrific keepsake of Caribbean culture and heritage and helps keep the Caribbean spirit alive wherever you are!

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ayquebella · 2 years

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Vintage West Indian Empowerment Fists Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelet

Such a terrific solid sterling silver fists West Indian bangle bracelet! This beautiful West Indian bracelet (also called a “Bayra”) has two fists on each tip as symbols of strength, solidarity, and empowerment. The fists, also known as figas, are also worn as a protective good luck amulet or as a talisman to ward off evil or jealousy. The beauty of Bayras is that it is pliable and can open and close to securely surround almost every wrist. West Indian bangle bracelets are a culturally significant tradition of the Caribbean Islands in order to pass on West African and East Indian heritage and to symbolize union and love.

West Indian jewelers have been creating such high quality, handcrafted, timeless works of art throughout the Caribbean, utilizing the same jewelry crafting methods islanders have been using for centuries and it is demonstrably evident in this wonderful bracelet. This beautifully slender bracelet is a terrific keepsake of Caribbean heritage and as a symbol of pride!

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ayquebella · 5 years

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Vintage West Indian Nefertiti African Queen Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelet

Beautiful, imperial and traditional, solid sterling silver, Queen Nefertiti, West Indian bangle bracelet! This beautiful and thick, Caribbean bracelet (also called a “Bayra”) has a uniquely engraved pattern design on each side of the solid silver and has two busts of the African queen, Nefertiti on the tips. The beauty of Bayras is that it is pliable and can open and close to securely surround almost every wrist. West Indian Bangle Bracelets are a culturally significant tradition of the Caribbean Islands in order to pass on the West African and East Indian heritage, and to symbolize union, love and strength. The image of Queen Nefertiti is one of the most iconic African symbols with a legacy of beauty, power, and intrigue. Her name means "a beautiful woman has come," and she was perhaps one of the most powerful women ever to have ruled. Her African beauty and power are echoed in this wonderful bangle bracelet. West Indian jewelers have been creating such high quality, handcrafted, timeless works of art throughout the Caribbean, utilizing the same jewelry crafting methods islanders have been using for centuries and it is demonstrably evident in this magnificent bracelet. This wonderful bracelet has a natural, undisturbed patina that may require a light cleaning, if desired. This bangle bracelet is a terrific keepsake of Caribbean culture and heritage and helps keep the Caribbean spirit alive wherever you are!

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ayquebella · 3 years

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Vintage Jamaica West Indian Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelet by AC Sterling

Such a wonderful and traditional, solid sterling silver, snake eyes, West Indian bangle bracelet! This beautiful Jamaican bracelet (also called a “Bayra”) has a uniquely engraved, 1 5/8-inch pattern design on each side of the solid silver and has two dotted pointy ends on the tips. The beauty of Bayras is that it is pliable and can open and close to securely surround almost every wrist. West Indian Bangle Bracelets are a culturally significant tradition of the Caribbean Islands in order to pass on the West African and East Indian heritage, and to symbolize union, love and strength.

West Indian jewelers have been creating such high quality, handcrafted, timeless works of art throughout the Caribbean, utilizing the same jewelry crafting methods islanders have been using for centuries and it is demonstrably evident in this magnificent bracelet. This beautiful bracelet is a terrific keepsake of Caribbean culture and heritage and helps keep the Caribbean spirit alive wherever you are!

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ayquebella · 4 years

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Vintage Jamaican Hibiscus Flowers Designer Sterling Silver Adjustable Bypass Floral West Indian Bangle Bracelet by TK Sterling Jamaica

Such a wonderful and traditional, solid sterling silver, hibiscus flowers, Jamaican bangle bracelet by TK Sterling Jewelers of Jamaica! This beautiful and thick, Jamaican bracelet has a uniquely engraved geometric pattern design on each side of the solid silver and has two hibiscus flowers at the ends of its tips.

The beauty of bangle bracelets is that they are pliable and can open and close to securely surround almost every wrist. West Indian bangle bracelets are a culturally significant tradition of the Caribbean Islands in order to pass on the West African and East Indian heritage, and to symbolize union, love and strength.

West Indian jewelers been creating such high quality, handcrafted, timeless works of art throughout the Caribbean, utilizing the same jewelry crafting methods islanders have been using for centuries and it is demonstrably evident in this magnificent bracelet.

This wonderful bracelet has a natural, undisturbed patina consistent with its age. This beautiful bracelet is a terrific keepsake of Caribbean culture and heritage and helps keep the Caribbean spirit alive wherever you are! 🌸 🇯🇲 🌺

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ayquebella · 4 years

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Vintage Jamaican Cocoa Pods Designer Sterling Silver Adjustable Bypass West Indian Bangle Bracelet by TK Sterling Jamaica

Such a wonderful and traditional, solid sterling silver, cocoa pod, Jamaican bangle bracelet by TK Sterling Jewelers of Jamaica! This beautiful and thick, Jamaican bracelet has a uniquely engraved geometric pattern design on each side of the solid silver and has two cocoa pods at the ends of its tips. The beauty of bangle bracelets is that they are pliable and can open and close to securely surround almost every wrist. West Indian bangle bracelets are a culturally significant tradition of the Caribbean Islands in order to pass on the West African and East Indian heritage, and to symbolize union, love and strength.

Vintage Jamaican Cocoa Pods Designer Sterling Silver Adjustable Bypass West Indian Bangle Bracelet by TK Sterling Jamaica

West Indian jewelers been creating such high quality, handcrafted, timeless works of art throughout the Caribbean, utilizing the same jewelry crafting methods islanders have been using for centuries and it is demonstrably evident in this magnificent bracelet. This wonderful bracelet has a natural, undisturbed patina consistent with its age. This beautiful bracelet is a terrific keepsake of Caribbean culture and heritage and helps keep the Caribbean spirit alive wherever you are!

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ayquebella · 5 years

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Vintage Trinidad & Tobago Cocoa Pods Designer Sterling Silver West Indian Bangle Bracelet by YDL

Such a wonderful and traditional, solid sterling silver, cocoa pod, West Indian bangle bracelet by YDL Jewelers of Trinidad! This beautiful and thick, Trinidadian bracelet (also called a “Bayra”) has a uniquely engraved, 2-inch geometric pattern design on each side of the solid silver and has two cocoa pods at the ends of its tips. The beauty of a Bayra is that it's pliable, it's adjustable, and it can open and close to securely surround almost every wrist. West Indian Bangle Bracelets are a culturally significant tradition of the Caribbean Islands in order to pass on the West African and East Indian heritage, and to symbolize union, love and strength. The designer, Y de Lima & Company, Ltd. (YDL) has been creating such high quality, handcrafted, timeless works of art since 1885, utilizing the same jewelry crafting methods islanders have been using for centuries and it is demonstrably evident in this magnificent bracelet. This beautiful bracelet is a terrific keepsake of Caribbean culture and heritage and helps keep the Caribbean spirit alive wherever you are!

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ayquebella · 5 years

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Vintage Jamaica West Indian Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelet

Such a wonderful and traditional, solid sterling silver, West Indian bangle bracelet! This beautiful and thick, Jamaican bracelet (also called a “Bayra”) has a uniquely engraved, 1 3/8-inch pattern design on each side of the solid silver and has two dotted pointy-shaped ends on the tips. The beauty of Bayras is that they are pliable and can open and close to securely surround almost every wrist. West Indian Bangle Bracelets are a culturally significant tradition of the Caribbean Islands in order to pass on the West African and East Indian heritage, and to symbolize union, love and strength. West Indian jewelers have been creating such high quality, handcrafted, timeless works of art throughout the Caribbean, utilizing the same jewelry crafting methods islanders have been using for centuries and it is demonstrably evident in this magnificent bracelet. This beautiful bracelet is a terrific keepsake of Caribbean culture and heritage and helps keep the Caribbean spirit alive wherever you are!

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