Bidspirit auction | Vintage Sterling Silver Navajo Style
Vintage Sterling Silver Navajo Style Turquoise Statement Ring Signed - Sz 11 1/2 Sterling silver statement ring crafted in the traditional Southwestern style, likely Navajo. The centerpiece is a large, high-domed oval cabochon appearing to be natural turquoise, displaying a vibrant robin's egg blue color with significant dark brown matrix veining. The stone is secured by a finely serrated bezel. The central setting is framed by a border of approximately sixteen domed sterling silver elements, each stamped with a floral or asterisk motif. The substantial split shank is highly decorated with traditional silverwork techniques, including applied granulation (silver beads), scrolling wire accents, and twisted rope borders, which continue along the interior of the band. The piece is hallmarked ”STERLING” along with a stylized maker's mark resembling the letter 'M'. Weighs: 0.73 Ozt Sz 11 1/2