PLEASE NOTE, THE LAST 3 PHOTOS ARE NOT OF THIS RING, BUT ARE FROM THE SAME COLLECTION (SHOWN FOR PROVENANCE). THE PHOTO JUST BEFORE THAT (THE 8th PHOTO) SHOWS THIS RING (CIRCLED) ALONG WITH SOME OTHER UNSIGNED RINGS BY THE CLARKS (ON THE LEFT SIDE) AND IN THIS PHOTO, THE 4 RINGS ON THE RIGHT SIDE ARE INDEED SIGNED. THESE EXTRA PHOTOS ARE PROVIDED AS PROVENANCE. Although currently famous for their micro-inlay, they started out doing traditional work like this in the early 1970s. Almost all of the pieces in the collection were hallmarked with their stamp, however there were a few pieces without hallmarks. This is one of them. The last 3 photos show some of the rings from that collection and a couple of the hallmarks. Although there are various styles, it is obviously the same work from one ring to the next in the collection. When he retired and moved back to AZ recently, he brought the collection out of storage and we then acquired it. The items were NOS from over 40 years ago and all were early works of Carl and Irene! Age: Vintage (Circa 1973 or 74). Size: Ring size is 12 1/2 and the longest point measures about 1 1/2 inches. Weighs 27.3 g. Additional Info: A n ice turquoise and coral stone set in hand-embellished sterling silver. Tested as sterling silver. Condition: Good for it’s age, normal wear expected. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description. Western Trading Post is family owned and operated and can trace it’s roots back to 1877. Located in Arizona just north of the Tohono O’odham (Papago), just south of the Akimel O’odham (Pima), just east of the Ak-Chin O’odham (branch of Pima) and only a short driving distance from the Apache (N’dee), Navajo (Dine’), Zuni, Hopi, Yavapai, Mojave, and Hualapai. We specialize in Native American Indian, Cowboy and Southwestern items. Listings online are also available in our store. We also hold monthly auctions at our store. Check it out at Western Trading Post. Questions: 520 426 7702. THANK YOU for your business! The item “Vtg. Turquoise and Sterling Ring, Early Work of Carl, Irene Clark (Unsigned)” is in sale since Tuesday, April 10, 2018. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Native American\Bracelets”. The seller is “westerntradingpost” and is located in Casa Grande, Arizona. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Style: Statement
- Country of Origin: USA
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Material: Sterling Silver
- Main Stone: Turquoise
- Metal: Sterling Silver
- Jewelry Type: Rings
- Tribal Affiliation: Navajo