On offer is an authentic, vintage NAVAJO hand wrought. 925 sterling silver ring adorned with two (2) hand cut and polished southwestern turquoise cabochon stones. The ring is made up of a double split band with a long plaque decorated with the turquoise, silver raindrops, silver rope and silver sacred prayer feathers.
This classic Navajo ring will fit approx. This ring is not hallmarked which was quite common in earlier Native American silver work prior to the 1970's. We believe this attractive piece was created circa 1960 or perhaps earlier. This ring tested positive for Sterling. This ring was skillfully crafted in the traditional NAVAJO technique with attention to detail and is in very good vintage condition, any white marks or spots are lighting reflections and not flaws (please see ALL photos for an accurate detailed depiction).The unique, beautiful turquoise stones are both in very good vintage condition with no significant chips or cracks. The color is brilliant southwestern sky blue with light blue inclusions.
The oval shape stones are both firmly and securely set in smooth silver bezels surrounded by silver rope. The stones each measure approx. 7/16" long x 1/4" wide. The ring plaque is approx 1 1/8" long x 1/2" wide.The double split band is approx. 1/4" tapering to 1/8" wide. The ring weighs 4.9 grams. This traditional, well crafted vintage NAVAJO. 925 Sterling Silver and turquoise ring created by a skilled Navajo artisan would make classic addition to any Twentieth Century Native American Silver and Stone Jewelry, American Turquoise or Historic American Cultural Arts and Crafts collection.
We have been involved in the design and creation of contemporary jewelry at the undergraduate and postgraduate level since 1967. In 1975 we opened a gallery of hand wrought fine art contemporary jewels and have since handled thousands of unique, one of a kind and limited edition pieces crafted predominantly by American artisans with a special emphasis on Native American Art. Will be determined upon request.
We believe our photos and description to be an accurate testament. Thus, ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Thanks for looking and good luck.