This brass cuff bracelet combines an open-circle design with vibrant amethyst and lapis stones, perfect for adding a bold, colorful accent to your look.
- Open brass cuff with circular motifs
- Accented with amethyst and lapis stones
- Circumference: 6.25" for an adjustable fit
- Handmade in India, ensuring unique craftsmanship
design: An open cuff built from a series of interlocking brass circles, each ring left airy and unfilled except where four of them cradle a single cabochon of amethyst or lapis, giving the piece a bold, graphic silhouette with pops of purple and blue.
size: Circumference: 6.25", with an open back for an adjustable fit.
material: Brass with amethyst and lapis lazuli cabochons.
features: Adjustable open-cuff construction, interlocking circle motif, prong-set cabochon stones, lightweight hollow brass frame
care: Wipe with a soft, dry cloth after each wear and store in a fabric pouch away from moisture to slow natural tarnishing of the brass.
disclaimer: Because the amethyst and lapis are natural stones and the brass is hand-shaped, color, veining, and fit will vary slightly from piece to piece.
The Story
The cuff's design is built from a repeating circle, a form that has long shown up in Indian metalwork as a way to open up solid metal into something lighter and more graphic without losing its structure. Here, brass wire and sheet are worked into a chain of open rings rather than a single solid band, so the bracelet reads as bold from a distance but stays light on the wrist.
Brass itself has a long working history in Indian jewelry making, valued as a warm, gold-toned, affordable alternative to precious metal for everyday adornment. Setting colored gemstones directly into brass, rather than gold or silver, is a common and practical choice in artisan workshops producing statement jewelry for daily wear.
Pairing amethyst and lapis in the same piece is a color decision as much as anything: the cool violet of the amethyst and the deep blue of the lapis sit against the warm brass, giving the cuff contrast without competing for attention.
A cuff like this starts as brass wire and sheet, cut and bent by hand into the individual rings, which are then soldered together where they overlap to form the interlocking pattern. Cabochon-cut amethyst and lapis stones, shaped and polished separately, are set into simple prongs at select points along the rings. The whole piece is then shaped around a mandrel to its curved cuff form and hand-finished — filed, polished, and checked for a smooth, comfortable edge — before the open back is set to its final width.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: India
- Craft Tradition: Hand-fabricated brass jewelry making
- Ideal For: Someone who wants a bold, colorful statement cuff with visible handwork
- Wear It With: Wear solo against a solid-color sleeve to let the open circles and stones stand out, or stack with a slim brass bangle on the opposite wrist
- Purpose: Everyday wear, statement accessory, gifting
- Gemstone: Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli
- Metal: Brass
Amethyst is a purple variety of quartz, its color ranging from pale lilac to deep violet depending on iron content and how the stone formed; it has been cut for jewelry for centuries and remains one of the most widely used colored stones for exactly that reason — durable, affordable, and richly colored. Lapis lazuli is a deep-blue metamorphic rock, often flecked with gold-toned pyrite, that has been mined and carved into jewelry and ornament since antiquity, historically prized for a color that held up in both fine and everyday pieces. Together on this cuff, they give the brass two distinct, saturated accent colors rather than a single stone repeated throughout.
Questions & Answers
Will this cuff fit my wrist?
It has a 6.25" circumference with an open back, so it can be gently adjusted wider or narrower to fit most wrists comfortably.
Are the amethyst and lapis real stones?
Yes. Both are natural gemstones, cut as cabochons and set by hand, so slight variations in color and pattern are normal and expected.
Will the brass tarnish over time?
Brass can develop a natural patina with wear and air exposure. Wiping it down after wear and keeping it dry will slow this process.
Is this bracelet handmade?
Yes, it's handmade in India, from the shaping of the open brass circles to the hand-setting of each stone.
Can this cuff be resized further or repaired if it bends out of shape?
Because it's an open, adjustable design, small adjustments can be made by gently reshaping the back opening; avoid forcing it wide open too quickly to prevent metal fatigue.
