Gorgeous Historic Navajo Natural Bisbee Turquoise Ring mid-Century Size 10

Description

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Offered is a rare and stunning ring which I bought many years ago from the personal collection of an older man. He had obtained it from his friend's  estate. His friend was Gerald Anton, former Tribal Chief of the Salt River Indian Reservation at Scottsdale Arizona.  Gerald and he used to work together when they were both Business Students at Arizona State University. My seller described him as one of the truly fine gentlemen and representatives of the great Salt River Reservation. This ring was made for the use of a Native American, not for the tourist trade and dates to at least mid-century. It contains a wonderful piece of natural Bisbee turquoise with superb coloration and simple, elegant, mounting with graduated applied raindrops at the top. It is in excellent vintage, wearable and collectible condition. It is comfortable to wear. The pictures include a picture of the ring on the hand of the man, taken years ago; either the hand of Gerald Anton or my seller. I'm not sure but at the time he gave me permission to use the picture in the future if I wished. The other finger pics are mine, so you can see that though it was made for and worn by men for decades, it's also great on a woman's finger.
Details:
•  face size 1" Long x 3/4" Wide
•  ring size 10
•  weight 7.5 grams
•  materials Sterling Silver at .925 or Coin Silver at .900, Natural Turquoise Bisbee Mine
•  stone size  3/4" L x 5/8" W
This is a stunning and very gorgeous ring of historic significance, fabulous for your collection and your joy.  It's been part of my personal collection for many years. I believe it will continue to provide generations of future delight. It was owned by good people and the good feeling comes with it. An uplifting work of art so elegant, to be cherished.
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