Marked AW, Relios symbol .925 Brass. Opening measures 2 1/2" and 1 1/4" at widest. Brass and sterling Silver intertwined to create a stunning cuff. An excellent example of the work from the Relios era. Her southwest jewelry line is now marketed under American West established in 2013. When talking about her history, we have to include her husband’s as well as the company he founded. He’s also an artisan jeweler who started Relios in 1975 from his garage. The sterling silver collection is modelled on the beauty she sees in the world around her. The colors of a garden, the ripples of light on a body of water, or the twists and curves of a candelabra are what inspire Carolyn when she’s designing her collections. She has received awards for her environmental responsibility. The air and water filtration systems in her shop capture silver particles that are produced during production and reuses them. She received a Pollution Prevention Award of Excellence for her efforts.