Antique Vintage Native Navajo 900 Sterling Tina Gem Turquoise Ring Sz 7.5 16.7g

  
We have similar Turquoise and Native American items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. Listing description by: Cameron J.

Markings : Unidentified maker's mark "S" on the back of the ring face. Main stone : Tina Gem Turquoise. Color: opaque light and dark blue hue with blotchy black matrix. 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. 900 sterling silver, also known as coin silver. Features a turquoise stone from the Tina Gem Mine in Nevada placed in a bezel setting.

A rope motif surrounds the stone. A leaf and flower motif are placed on opposite ends of the ring face for added design. Complete with a smooth, polished band for secure wear.

Tarnish on the sterling silver gives the piece an antique quality we believe is rather lovely, but tarnish can be removed with a buffing, if desired. 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. Tina Gem Turquoise comes out of Nevada and is one of the rarest turquoise stones in the world. It is famous for its deep blue to teal hues with fine a dark flecked matrix that gives the stone a cloudy appearance. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Rings". The seller is "abeautifultimeco" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

1. Country of Origin: USA - Navajo Nation
2. Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
3. Department: Unisex Adult
4. Style: Band
5. Modified Item: No
6. Jewelry Type: Rings
7. Type: Ring
8. Color: Silver
9. Metal Purity: 900
10. Main Stone: Turquoise
11. Sizable: Yes
12. Main Stone Creation: Natural
13. Brand: S
14. Metal: Sterling Silver
15. Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
16. Ring Size: 7.5
17. Era: Vintage Native Navajo C. 1960
18. Ethnic & Regional Style: Native American