#bayras

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!