Turquoise Ring Sterling Silver Robert Johnson BIG SHOW sz 8 Teacher- Kirk Smith

Turquoise Ring Sterling Silver Robert Johnson BIG SHOW sz 8 Teacher- Kirk Smith. From Navajo Silversmith Robert Johnson.

Robert was formerly trained by Master Navajo silversmith KIRK SMITH over 35 years ago. Roberts Old Style Silver work is very heavy and features many similarities and style ideas from the work of his teacher. Robert- Through an acquaintance, I met the late Kirk Smith during the summer of 1986, Kirk mentored me on his style of silversmiting.

Kirt taught me Traditional Navajo stamping with an antique finish, sometimes high polished pieces all of which started from bracelets, earrings, Concho belts, rings, squash blossoms, hair ties and so forth. It was an exciting time of my life learning a new trade and being able to support myself and my family. This Ring features a Natural Turquoise stone finely set into this large, dramatic ring.

Featuring hand appliqued silver work. Ring face is 1 3/4 inch tall. Signed- by Navajo Silversmith- Robert Johnson. Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing. The item "Turquoise Ring Sterling Silver Robert Johnson BIG SHOW sz 8 Teacher- Kirk Smith" is in sale since Tuesday, March 9, 2021. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Native American\Rings". The seller is "sheilahare" and is located in North Salt Lake, Utah. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Jewelry Type: Navajo Ring
• Metal: Sterling Silver
• Metal Purity: .925
• Main Stone: Natural Turquoise
• Country of Origin: United States
• Ring Size: 8
• Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
• Brand: Native American Handmade
• Signed?: Signed
• Artisan: Robert Johnson
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Modification Description: Native American Handmade
• Signed: Signed

---