Navajo Sterling Silver

From a forgotten box in my office closet and an estate here in the Old Pueblo some twenty years ago is this rather striking mid century or so Navajo silver ring with a large turquoise centerpiece. The I believe 1950’s or possibly earlier 1960’s finger ornament is absolutely not your typical budget tourist bring back from that time, and certainly not meant for any shy flower. Picture instead some Kennedy era cognoscenti who might appreciate the attention drawn by that generous 24x21mm blue stone – here framed in dramatic fashion with a square twist silver wire surround. While a bit different than the mostly prewar Southwestern finery I normally offer, it should more than do the trick for those who can remember when most Arizona roads were two-lane and gas was 18 cents a gallon. Put another way this wearable artwork has every bit of the visual charisma you require, and you won’t see another like it when looking around the room. No, they don’t make them like this anymore. Weight is very good for the form at about total 12.7 grams on my portable digital scale. Condition is quite fine with a nice aura of time to the surfaces. Be aware I avoid every urge to refresh away or “improve” on natural toning with these old beauties – you want that done, you do it. Typical and expected evidence of period finger duty simply validates the history. A look at the pics should give a good idea of appearance and condition. Ring size is at least 8 1/2 and perhaps 8 3/4 my jeweler’s ring mandrel – the bottom edge of the shank reaches the 8 1/2 line on a flat faced jeweler’s ring mandrel with a bit of room showing at the sides (my regular round mandrel will not measure accurately because of the large front plate). About 1 9/32 in. Vertical at the front. If you prefer vintage for the road less travelled, or simply wish an immediate improvement to the ambiance of each day, this will have great meaning for you. THIS IS LISTED AS U. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Rings”. The seller is “pooterpee” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Handmade: Yes
• Type: Ring
• Vintage: Yes
• Metal Purity: 925
• Main Stone: Turquoise
• Brand: Estate
• Metal: Sterling Silver
• Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
• Ring Size: 8.5
• Ethnic & Regional Style: Native American