Up for sale is this magnificent Navajo Native American Jewelry silver ring having a scarce candelaria turquoise oval surrounded by a handcarved silver rope border, handcarved graduated silver stem border The ring has a graduated handcarved wide silver band. The center stone measures around 19mmx18mmThe ring face measures around 1″? X 1″. The ring size is around 9. Sturdy 17.8grams no marks but tested as Sterling silver Candelaria Turquoise. Candelaria Turquoise comes from the large Candelaria silver and gold mine in Nevada, which is not too far from Tonopah. It is currently closed, with no mining activity and is, therefore, considered rare and collectible. The turquoise in this area was usually found in thin veins and is known for its beautiful, almost electric blue, sometimes with light matrix. This mine produces some of the most unusual and beautiful stone patterns. No two stones are ever alike.
