Native American silversmith techniques are regarded highly in the art community for their quality and ability to press images into the metal through either inlay or overlay skills. Depending on the tribe, these symbols can hold a deep meaning within the community as a whole and carry a tradition that extends centuries back to their ancestors using the symbols as a means of communication.
Some of these symbols can be quite new, while others are as old as the tribes themselves. One such symbol is that of the water wave.
For many Native Americans, water was a divine gift from the Great Spirit and considered sacred in many regards. The water wave symbol itself is representative of the cycle of life and continual renewal. Just as the summer gives way to the winter, the season comes full circle to breathe new life into the world. This is the center of Native American belief and why nature is regarded so highly and pure in most communities.
Water Wave Bracelets
By adorning jewelry with these symbols, like water wave bracelets, it is believed that people can embody these traits in themselves.
For example, people that wear water wave bracelets will feel a sense of rejuvenation and revitalization, the purity of water will wash over them and they can feel refreshed for the new day.
Many such beliefs are held with different symbols, however since some symbols are older, they also have more legends and myths told than others. Water wave bracelets make brilliant gifts for people that you want to experience a sense of renewal and refreshment.
This symbol is usually set into sterling silver and can be found in a continuous pattern, like that of nature. Usually, there will be a row of water waves that loop back to the beginning in a circle, mimicking the belief of nature being cyclical.