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Great! Navajo Ring Hand Constructed Four Leaf Shadowboxed Natural Turquoise Sz 8

$ 210.67

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Ring Size: 8
  • Restocking Fee: 20%
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Modified Item: No
  • Materials: Natural Turquoise Sterling Silver .925
  • Condition: Excellent vintage, wearable and collectible condition, in great shape. It's a beauty.
  • Face Size: 1-1/8" x 1"
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Artisan: unknown unsigned
  • Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Weight: 8.29grams
  • Turquoise: Natural possibly Smoky Bisbee 5/8" x 3/8"

    Description

    Welcome.
    WHAT IS GREAT ABOUT IT: this ring is
    gorgeous
    ! The central natural turquoise with intense and smoky coloration, probably Smoky Bisbee mine, is set in a shadowboxed setting and surrounded by four hand made leaves each separated by an applied raindrop. The leaves undulate and the piece has excellent dimensionality while maintaining a low profile. The work is all hand constructed, and has a wonderful age patina, probably dating to mid-century. The shank is chisel split for comfort and the piece, though unsigned, was made by a masterful Navajo artist. Comfortable and collectible. It's a beauty.
    CONDITION: excellent vintage, wearable and collectible.
    MEASUREMENTS:
    • face size 1-1/8" x 1"
    • ring size 8
    • weight 8.29grams

    unsigned
    and artist is unknown
    • it's sterling silver at .925 or coin at .900 but umarked for silver content
    • the stone is a smoky and
    intense
    blue green coloration probably a Smoky Bisbee. 5/8" x 3/8"
    SUMMARY: Stunning ring all hand constructed and dating to mid-century with a lot of movement and dimensionality. Gorgeous natural stone possibly Smoky Bisbee a wonderful color, surrounded by hand made leaves and raindrops. Highly collectible. It is a great one.
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