Vintage Soviet 875 Sterling Silver SEVERNAYA CHERN Cuff Bracelet Niello russia

What an amazing, truly vintage piece of handmade art and craftsmanship. The Location: Veliky Ustyug is a northern Russian town renowned since the 17th century for its silver and metalworking traditions. Severnaya Chern started here in 1929. The Maker: Pieces were produced by the specialized SEVERNAYA CHERN MANUFACTORY (Northern Niello factory), which operated as a traditional artel and state-run enterprise during the Soviet (USSR) era The Technique: Artisans used the niello technique—engraving silver (often marked with Soviet 875 or 925 purity hallmarks) and inlaying a black metallic alloy to create high-contrast, intricate ornamental designs This piece was purchased by my father in 1976 - directly from the maker. Stamped 875 - which is a Soviet-era hallmark for 87.5% pure silver, also stamped with makers mark Also stamped with a star - The star is part of the official Soviet assay mark, and is paired with a hammer and sickle, indicating the silver was produced in the USSR and conforming to its standards. Weights approximately 26.5 grams approx 15mm wide outside circumference is approximately 7.2 inches + 0.80 inches gap. Its bendable - so can be sized - This Vintage Soviet 875 Sterling Silver SEVERNAYA CHERN Cuff Bracelet is a unique piece of fine jewelry from the Russian Federation, specifically from the 1970s. The oval-shaped bracelet showcases a traditional floral theme, featuring intricate niello work on sterling silver. this cuff brac