Basically, the first one hundred years of Bracelet creation by Southwestern Natives established a high standard for this work, one that was improved in technique by new and better tools. Roughly, the period from 1870 to 1970 solidified and confirmed the cuff form as classic in nature. While clever variations would occur from time to time, in circular bangles and hinged cuffs, most Indian makers found the band shape wrapped around the wrist to be the form of choice.

Fact: Not just the center part of the band across the top of the wrist came in for decoration, but the terminal ends — and even inside — could be embellished as well.