VTG PETE MORGAN NAVAJO ARTISAN STERLING SILVER TURQUOISE RING. A beautiful piece of turquoise.
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Vtg Pete Morgan Navajo Artisan Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring Size 7
VTG PETE MORGAN NAVAJO ARTISAN STERLING SILVER TURQUOISE RING. A beautiful piece of turquoise.
Antique Vintage Native Navajo Sterling Blue Warrior Turquoise Ring Sz 5.75 6.1g
We have similar Turquoise and Native American items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. Listing description by: Cameron J. Length: 24.85 mm. Width: 8.66 mm. Color: opaque light blue with brown striations. Accent stone measurements/color. Stone treatment : The stone(s) appear to be untreated, but we are not certified gemologists. Stone(s) have been tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester. Stone cuts : Carved and polished cabochon. Handmade in the 1960s by a talented Native silversmith. Features a polished Blue Warrior mine turquoise stone placed in a bezel setting. The stone is encircled with geometric semi-circles and linear designs. Complete with a smooth, polished band for secure wear. Damage : Age appropriate wear. There is tarnish that gives the ring an antique quality. The price has been reduced to reflect this. This listing is for the item only. The Navajo Nation sits on 27,000 square miles within the states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. The Navajo have a rich history and culture and have become known for creating some of the finest sterling silver and turquoise jewelry, incorporating their own traditional motifs with silversmithing. The squash blossom necklace is perhaps one the most famous Navajo styles produced, along with turquoise inlay rings. Turquoise is an important stone in Navajo culture; symbolizing happiness, good fortune, and good health. The first Navajo silversmith, Atsidi Sani, was taught around 1865 by a Mexican silversmith. Atsidi Sani in turn taught his four sons, who then started teaching other Navajo artisans. In the beginning, Navajo artisans created sterling silver jewelry for themselves and others in the Navajo Nation. Turquoise is found all over the world and has been a popular semi-precious stone used in jewelry and art for thousands of years by many different cultures; from prehistoric times to the present. Turquoise comes in many beautiful color variations; from the popular bright solid sky-blue hues to dark blue hues with dark spiderwebbing throughout, as well as aqua, teal, and many green varieties, and even some rare white with dark spiderwebbing. Blue Warrior Turquoise is mined in Nevada, and is formed in lava rock, a unique and rare formation! It is often seen in beautiful deep and medium blue hues with a tight black spiderwebbing. This beautiful turquoise is very hard to find.
Antique Vintage Native Navajo Sterling Silver Pawn Turquoise Ring Sz 3.25 6.8g
We have similar Turquoise and Native American items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. Listing description by: Angela A. Markings : Unmarked, tested, and guaranteed. Length: 22.85 mm. Width : 9.05 mm. Color: opaque deep green hue with a pale green spiderwebbing, as well as a crystal-white and brown matrix. Accent stone measurements/color. Stone treatment : The stone(s) appear to be untreated, but we are not certified gemologists. Stone(s) have been tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester. Stone cuts : Carved and polished oval cabochon. Handmade in the 1950s by a talented Diné (Navajo) silversmith. 900 sterling silver, also known as coin silver, a popular purity of silver during this time period. Beautiful, rare Carico Lake turquoise cabochon stone rests in a bezel setting. The stone displays a unique deep green hue with lighter green spiderwebbing. A rope twist motif surrounds the turquoise. Smooth, polished band for comfortable wear. Damage : Age appropriate wear. Tarnish on the silver gives the piece an antique quality we believe is rather lovely; tarnish can be removed with a buffing. The price has been reduced to reflect this. This listing is for the item only. This beautiful piece was made by a very talented Native American silversmith. It features handcrafted silversmith work throughout. Antique Native American jewelry is very rare to find. This is due to these pieces being made for reservation and personal use before the tourist trade became popular. Very few pieces were made and even less survived to today. The Navajo Nation sits on 27,000 square miles within the states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. The Navajo have a rich history and culture and have become known for creating some of the finest sterling silver and turquoise jewelry, incorporating their own traditional motifs with silversmithing. The squash blossom necklace is perhaps one the most famous Navajo styles produced, along with turquoise inlay rings. Turquoise is an important stone in Navajo culture; symbolizing happiness, good fortune, and good health. The first Navajo silversmith, Atsidi Sani, was taught around 1865 by a Mexican silversmith. Atsidi Sani, in turn, taught his four sons, who then started teaching other Navajo artisans. In the beginning, Navajo artisans created sterling silver jewelry for themselves and others in the Navajo Nation. The concept of Pawn, Old Pawn, and Dead Pawn Native American Jewelry came to be in the 1800s. When a loan wasn’t repaid, the item became known as either “Old Pawn” or Dead Pawn. Turquoise is found all over the world and has been a popular semi-precious stone used in jewelry and art for thousands of years by many different cultures; from prehistoric times to the present. Turquoise comes in many beautiful color variations; from the popular bright solid sky-blue hues to dark blue hues with dark spiderwebbing throughout, as well as aqua, teal, and many green varieties, and even some rare white with dark spiderwebbing. Carico Lake turquoise is mined from a dried-up lakebed in Nevada; it has also sometimes been called Aurora and Stone Cabin turquoise. Most turquoise from this mine is light blue with a light brown spiderweb matrix, but Carico Lake is most famous for its rare, naturally bright spring green turquoise with yellow brown spiderweb matrix, called Lime turquoise.
Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Adjustable Ring Size 11 to 12 Cleveland
Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Adjustable Ring Size 11 to 12 – Cleveland. 1 3/4″ long, 1″ wide. Native American Navajo Indian Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring from Western New Mexico. This Genuine ring features a single beautiful Turquoise stone set into a crown Sterling Silver bezel setting. The stone is surrounded by gorgeous details in Sterling Silver. The band is easily adjustable from size 10-12. This ring is Stunning! Handmade by Jackie Cleveland, wife of the late Navajo Silversmith Albert Cleveland. Signed “AJC” and stamped “Sterling” on the back. We strive to be your number one source for Native American Jewelry, Pottery, Kachinas, and Fetishes. From high quality products to the best Customer Service on the internet. Built on the principles of doing the right thing we will never settle for less. We specialize in Navajo, Acoma, Zuni, and Pueblo Indian handmade goods. Living in New Mexico makes it convenient to deal directly with our Native American Artists. Every item is guaranteed to be authentic! All of our items are insured and carefully packaged in a box or padded envelope.
Vintage Native American Navajo Blue Coral Sterling Silver Ring
Vintage Native American Navajo Blue Coral Sterling Silver Ring. Please MAKE US AN OFFER A marvelous vintage Navajo silver ring. The coral sets as a flowers, silver rope and beads separate and accent! The ring face measures around 1-1/8″ x 3/4″. The ring size is around 6 1/2. Sturdy over 20 grams. Cir Mid Century or Older.
Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Atencio IHMSS Native American Size Ring
A vintage older signed “IHMSS” Southwestern Native American sterling silver and turquoise ring, size 6 1/4. The name “Atencio” is etched in as well. Signed for metal content, guaranteed sterling silver. The mark IHMSS stands for Indian Hand Made Sterling Silver I believe. The maker mark is shown in the photos. The face of the ring measures 32mm top to bottom, about 1 1/4 inches, 26mm side to side with the band measuring about 3mm in the rear. The ring fits a size 6 1/4 on our jeweler’s ring mandrel, it weighs 10.9 grams on our scale. The piece is NOT NEW. Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Atencio IHMSS Native American Size 6 1/4 Ring.
HUGE LONG Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Morenci Turquoise Ring Stunning Detail
This listing features a vintage Navajo ring, handcrafted from Sterling Silver and Natural Turquoise. NOTE: Make sure to view all 19 photos. Last 3 photos show ring being worn on a medium/large hand. Handcrafted in the later mid century by Melvin Thompson, this ring features a classic Navajo design at a high level of craftsmanship. The ring features a 2″ long by 1″ wide face adorned with Morneci Turquoise. The stones portray green and blue color hues with natural matrixes and shiny specks of gold pyrite. The stones are in excellent condition and rest securely in their bezels over a thick bed of silver. Twisted rope surrounds the stones followed by intricate silver works including detailed leaf appliqués, droplets, silver curls, and a flower. The ring is thick, sturdy, and in excellent vintage condition. The back of the ring has a double fused shank that splits before meeting the back of the face. It’s a solid band, in perfect round shape. A signature is stamped on one end in the form of initials reading MT for Navajo Artist Melvin Thompson. There is no sterling stamp which is common for the era however, the silver has been tested and proves to be sterling. Add this statement piece to your collection of Native American jewelry, wear with pride, and enjoy before handing it down in the future. Size – Sits between a 10.5 and 10.75 on a ring mandrel. Weight – 15.5 Grams. Ring Face Measurements – The ring face measures just a hair under 2″ long by just under 1″ wide. Stone Measurements – The stones measure 11/16″ by 5/16″ and 9/16″ by 1/4″. Shank Measurements – At bottom center the double shank measures 3/16″ wide and the split shank has a spread of 1/2″ wide when meeting the back of the ring. Signed by Artist – YES, stamped with two initials, MT for Navajo Artist Melvin Thompson. Stamped Sterling – NO, tested and verified. 925 sterling silver guaranteed. Mid Century, 1970’s+. Condition – Preowned, in excellent vintage condition with original stones and naturally aged patina, ready to wear or display. I treat every item as if it were my own. Extra bubble wrap and packing materials are used to ensure a safe arrival to its new owner. Please see all 19 photos!! Enlarge them and study them. Ask any questions you may have. THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING AUTHENTIC NATIVE AMERICAN JEWELRY!
Signed Marcus C. Sterling Silver Huge Size 7 Navajo Ring
Sterling Silver Huge Size 7 Navajo Ring. 3.5 inches long.
Navajo Artisan Signed Padilla Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring Size 10.5 RS3348
Eco Estate Jewelry of Austin is pleased to offer you this. Sterling Silver Navajo Turquoise Ring. This beautiful artisan ring features two bright blue cabochons of natural turquoise set in solid sterling silver. The rope and bead accents add depth and texture. A gorgeous addition to any collection of Native American jewelry. 1.0 face tapering to 3.8 mm at back of band. All of our diamonds are genuine and none of our gold is plated (unless otherwise noted). We test all diamonds and gold before listing. All jewelry items are pre-owned unless otherwise stated. This means they have the usual aspects of pre-owned jewelry, such as light scratches, wear and tarnish. If there is a major dent, ding, flaw, or bend, it will be noted in the description.
Native American Navajo Royston Turquoise Ring Sterling Silver Size 7 Hodgins
Coins, Notes & Bullion. Native American & Southwestern. Native American Navajo Royston Turquoise Ring Sterling Silver Size 7 Hodgins. Gemstone Information: – Natural Royston Turquoise – Size – 12 x 11.5 mm (approximate) Cut – Oval (just out of round) Color – Blue Turquoise Metal: Sterling Silver Weight: 19.4 Grams Stamps: Sterling L. (Leonard Bruce Hodgins) Face Height: 24 mm Rise Above Finger: 6.5 mm Band / Shank Width: 8.5 mm This ring is a size 7. With over 20 years in the fine jewelry, e-commerce industry, we have the expertise and experience to curate a collection of fine jewelry, watches and bullion – both new and pre-owned – that will fit both your personal style and budget. We love the treasure hunt of discovering beautiful, unique pieces, along with the master craft of transforming these designs into modern day heirlooms. We pair the newest technology with seasoned experts so that you can both build and sell your estate with confidence. We welcome your inquiry! Why Shop With Us. Our Customers Love Us! Join Our Mailing List. Sign up today to receive special insider notifications of deals, promotions, and new items!