Sterling silver sheet, mill rolled and two smelted "rain drops" were used in fabricating this ring to showcase two large natural blue turquoise hand-cut cabochons.
These stones display an aesthetically pleasing matrix, transitioning from red/ brown to blue "water web", a rate and highly desirable effect !
Pear-shaped stone measures 1" X 5/8". Tapered free form stone is 15/16" X 9/ 16".
Description | Sterling silver sheet, mill rolled and two smelted "rain drops" were used in fabricating this ring to showcase two large natural blue turquoise hand-cut cabochons. These stones display an aesthetically pleasing matrix, transitioning from red/ brown to blue "water web", a rate and highly desirable effect ! Pear-shaped stone measures 1" X 5/8". Tapered free form stone is 15/16" X 9/ 16". |
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About the Artist | This 20th century Navajo jeweler is not covered in the standard hallmark books or in Schaaf's American Jewelry I publication because he is routinely under the radar. Joe Tsosie does not participate in Indian markets. Often he works for others, like a backup singer. His work, however; is entirely compelling in its quality of execution and its unique composition. He enlists the finest quality natural materials to boot! |
Culture | American Indian, Navajo |
Medium | Sterling silver and natural turquoise |
Troy ounces | .48 troy ounces |
Size | Ring size is 8 3/4. Two stone face is 2" length X 5/8" at widest point. Shank tapers from a four part split of 13/16" to 5/32" in back. |
Signed | "JT" and banded star * "STERLING" |
Date of creation | 1970's |
Condition | Excellent |
Turquoise | Natural blue turquoise |
Provenance | CP 3170 |
Gram weight | 14.9 grams |