This vintage Native American ring is circa 1960s to 1970s and is made via a method called “channel inlay, ” in which turquoise stones are cut and laid within the sterling silver borders or channels. This design is sometimes called fish scale, and essentially it is an abstract design, very classic to the era in which was made. In the day, this would have been a Men’s ring, the sterling silver sand cast. Today it’s a great unisex ring, perfect for the old soul who loves the uneven hues of the natural sleeping beauty turquoise. The ring is Size 7.75 The ring face is just over 17mm wide by 23mm long. Weight 17.3grams no marks but tested as sterling silver. The Sleeping Beauty turquoise mine was named after the mountain range where it is located, which from a distance is said to resemble a sleeping woman with her arms crossed. Increased government regulations and mining costs led to the mine’s closure in 2012. Since then, the price for Sleeping Beauty turquoise has risen significantly.
