Vintage Shube's Manufacturing Turquoise Man's Ring

Setting: Sterling Silver .925

Main Gemstone: Turquoise

Size: US 12.5

Mine Origin: Unknown, resembles Kingman Turquoise

Designer/Hallmark: Shube's Manufacturing

A flat, square piece of turquoise is bezel-set in a sterling silver ring with a "tribal-style" dimensional design on the shoulders and bridge. The turquoise measures approximately 8mm x 9.5mm x 3mm.  The turquoise resembles that of the Kingman or Ithaca Mountain mine due to the color and the presence of blue-green spots within the stone.*  The ring is US size 12.5  with a 3.5mm shank and bears the Shube's Manufacturing Hallmark. Due to the nature of bezel-set turquoise and its reaction to heat, sizing is not offered on this ring. While testing, it appears to have a clear polish applied to the turquoise, perhaps for stabilization by the previous owner. It does not detract from the ring's appearance.

Admin: 2015-101

*Besides an acetone test, no testing or mine identification methods were employed on this turquoise.

1) This is an estate item in good to very good condition. There may be some minor, fine scratches on the gold and the above-mentioned polish application.

2) All weights, sizes, measurements, as well as the color or clarity of any gemstones or diamonds mentioned in the titles, descriptions, introductions, notes or anywhere in the auction catalog shall be considered "approximate" regardless of the inclusion of the word "approximate" or any similar adjective.

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