Hand-crank mill rolled sheet and drawn wire, from sterling silver ingot, were used to fabricate the elegant body of this ring.
The tri-split shank is evenly cut and filed, as is the geometric open work supporting and framing the vertical row of three bezel set stones. Natural Blue Gem mine turquoise pieces, of classic sky hue (one with a spot of golden matrix) were hand cut and satin polished to form three well matched low dome oval cabochons. These stones are approximately 5/16" X 7/32". Hammer flattened wire bars border the ring face, covering the solder joining of shank to back plate edge while providing a clean decorative finish.
Description | Hand-crank mill rolled sheet and drawn wire, from sterling silver ingot, were used to fabricate the elegant body of this ring. The tri-split shank is evenly cut and filed, as is the geometric open work supporting and framing the vertical row of three bezel set stones. Natural Blue Gem mine turquoise pieces, of classic sky hue (one with a spot of golden matrix) were hand cut and satin polished to form three well matched low dome oval cabochons. These stones are approximately 5/16" X 7/32". Hammer flattened wire bars border the ring face, covering the solder joining of shank to back plate edge while providing a clean decorative finish. |
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About the Artist | "Dineh or Diné are a Native American people of the Southwestern United States. They are the second largest federally recognized tribe in the United States with over 300,000 enrolled tribal members as of 2015. The Navajo reservation occupies over 27,000 square miles of land in Arizona, New Mexico and Utah. Navajo language is spoken throughout the reservation with most Navajos speaking English as well." excerpted from Wikipedia
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Culture | American Indian, Navajo |
Medium | Sterling silver and natural Blue Gem turquoise |
Troy ounces | .16 troy ounces |
Size | Ring size is an even 5, but can be resized. Face is 7/8" height X 9/16" width. Shank tapers from 9/16" at front to 1/8 center back." |
Date of creation | 1925-1935 |
Condition | Excellent |
Turquoise | Natural Blue Gem turquoise |
Description | This sophisticated variation of the early "stop Light" rings is, for all of its 90 to near 100 years of age, as contemporary a statement as could be imagined. The design is trim and clean with elements beautifully relating to one-another. A low profile and moderate face size, for a larger ring, make this one a signature piece that can be comfortably worn every day and everywhere! |
Provenance | CNC |
Gram weight | 5.2 grams |