Incredible Micro Inlay Yei Bracelet by Carl & Irene Clark Reminiscent of a Klimt Painting

The intricate and meticulous detail of this design undoubtedly elevates the Bracelet well into the category of fine art. Indeed, the award-winning Clark's are renowned innovators in inlay jewelry and founders of the micro-fine inlay technique reminiscent of the art deco school of the 1930s. The Clarks have been making jewelry since about 1974. Carl was self-taught in 1973 and then taught Irene in 1974. They then taught their son, Carl Jr., their art when he was in high school. Carl is recognized as founder of the micro-fine inlay technique reminiscent of the art-deco school of the 1930s. At the time of his establishment, there was no category for the type of inlay he was practicing and so he coined the term microfine Intarsia (Decorative inlay technique using precisely fit pieces of material) inlay. Carl and Irene work together to handcraft their beautiful jewelry. They both cut, assemble, and inlay the stones and Irene hand fabricates the gold and silver. Irene does much of the design work and Carl does the tufa stone casting. They very often stamp the inside or the back of their jewelry and often incorporate traditional Navajo figures such as the Yei figure. Carl and Irene take pride in their work, and it shows in the detail. They feel that it reflects the Navajo tradition because We use good feelings and make jewelry traditionally with precision and care without rushing. Our jewelry takes much longer to make than common pieces of jewelry. by Carl and Irene Clark.