Native American, Southwestern United States, Navajo, ca. mid to late 20th century CE. Wow! A fabulous set of four sterling silver rings with stunning stone inlays. The first ring has a turquoise and coral stone set within bezels on the opposite ends of the face with applied curving motifs. The second ring is long and rectangular with a large polished green variscite stone set in the face’s center, and the shank has an arrow etched on the exterior of the band. The next ring has a large creamy orange stone with a vibrant blue vein, known as boulder or ribbon turquoise. The last ring is inlaid with two crescent shapes of crushed turquoise and coral, and the center contains two rounded bezels of polished coral and turquoise stones. These rings are wearable and will certainly garner attention with their unique shapes and stones! Size of largest: face 1.5" L ( 3.8 cm); band .75" Diameter (1.9 cm); US ring size 9; quality of silver of all: 93.5 to 94%; total weight of all in grams: 70.5
Provenance: ex-Davis collection, Houston, Texas, acquired before 2013 from various auction houses in London, UK and New York, USA
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Condition
Minor abrasions and scratches on stones. Light patina with scratches on shanks from age and use. One ring has an inventory number written on underside of face. Overall excellent condition and wearable.