Northwest Coast–Style Sterling Silver Bracelet — Salmon & River Design — 15.6g, 10mm, Signed RD
This bracelet tells a salmon journey story in miniature. The rounded ovoid “bodies” represent salmon moving along a central band of textured formline that reads as a river current, with small fin- and drop-like shapes suggesting water splashes and movement. In Northwest Coast tradition, salmon stand for perseverance, abundance, and returning home, while the river symbolizes the challenging path they must travel upstream. Here the polished salmon forms glide over the stippled water, so the carving reads as salmon pushing through moving currents—a quiet reminder of resilience, cycles, and the strength to keep going.
 
The bracelet is engraved inside with the maker’s initials: “RD.”

While the initials cannot be confidently tied to a specific named Indigenous artist, the piece shows controlled tool work, balanced spacing, and a clear coastal influence in its layout.
 
At 15.6 grams and 10mm (1 cm) wide, it has an easy, lightweight feel on the wrist. It fits a 5-inch wrist comfortably, with some safe adjustability. The high-polish surface shows only light marks from normal handling—no dents, warping, or repairs—and the salmon and river details remain crisp. Tested as sterling silver (92.5%).
 
Key Features
Design Style: Northwest Coast–inspired salmon and river motif
Symbolism: Salmon for renewal, abundance, and return; river for the life path and perseverance
Material: Sterling silver
Weight: 15.6 g
Width: 10 mm (1 cm)
Inscription: “RD” initials inside (unattributed maker)
Style Details: Polished salmon forms, textured current, clean minimal formline
Fit: Sized for approx. 5-inch wrist, slight adjustability
Origin: Pacific Northwest–style carving
 
Clean lines, gentle texture, and a focused salmon-and-river theme give this bracelet a subtle, everyday way to wear a classic coastal story.
 
FAQ
Q: Is this bracelet hand-carved?
A: Yes. The variation in depth, crisp line endings, and hand-cut texture indicate hand engraving rather than casting.
Q: What wrist size does it fit?
A: Best for a 5-inch wrist, with a little room for careful adjustment.
Q: Is it sterling silver?
A: Yes, tested as sterling (92.5%), which is standard for quality Northwest Coast–style silver jewellery.
Q: Is the salmon design traditional?
A: Salmon and flowing water are long-standing Northwest Coast themes, representing resilience, abundance, and the return home after a difficult journey.
Q: Who is “RD”?
A: “RD” appears to be the maker’s initials. After checking available references, it cannot be confidently attributed to a specific named Indigenous artist