Antique Vintage Native Zuni Sterling Coin Silver Green Turquoise Ring Size 5.75
We have similar Zuni and Turquoise items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. Listing Description by: Megan E. Age Circa : Antique native Navajo C. Country of Origin : United States - Zuni Nation. Gram Weight : 2.6 Grams.
Stone Treatment : The stone appears to be untreated, but we are not certified gemologists. Stone has been tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester.
Stone Cuts : Smooth and polished cabochon. Length: 0.14 (top to bottom). Width: 0.79 (including the shoulders and face of the ring). Band width: 2.4 mm. Sizable by your local jeweler : Yes. Handmade by a talented Zuni silversmith. Etruscan inspired granulated beads fill the spaces between the stones. Five smooth and polished green turquoise stone held in the ring by mini saw tooth bezel settings. Stones were placed in a row to imitate Zuni designs. There is some polishing cream build up in the saw tooth bezel settings. This can easily be removed with a polishing cloth, or warm water and soap. The price has been reduced to reflect this. This listing is for the item only. This beautiful piece was made by a very talented Native American silversmith. It features handcrafted silversmith work throughout. Antique Native American jewelry is very rare to find. This is due to these pieces being made for reservation and personal use before the tourist trade became popular.Very few pieces were made and even less survived to today. 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. Etruscan Revival jewelry was first popularized during the early 1800s when an Etruscan tomb was discovered just outside of Rome. Upon its discovery, jewelers worked to imitate and understand the metalworking techniques with which the jewelry was made. Not only was Etruscan jewelry a luxurious addition to the Victorian styles of the day. But it introduced new ideas and decorations. These Etruscan tombs contained jewelry adorned with long and flowing geometric lines and motifs, mythological imagery and scenery, and celestial elements. The techniques of repoussé, filigree, and granulation are all attributed to the Etruscans. The item "Antique Vintage Native Zuni Sterling Coin Silver Green Turquoise Ring Size 5.75" is in sale since Saturday, April 4, 2020. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Native American\Rings". The seller is "abeautifultimeco" and is located in Fort Collins, Colorado. This item can be shipped worldwide.- Country of Origin: United States
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Ethnic Origin: Navajo
- Featured Refinements: Navajo Ring
- Metal Purity: .900
- Main Stone: Turquoise
- Metal: Sterling Silver
- Jewelry Type: Rings
- Tribal Affiliation: Zuni
- Ring Size: 5.75
- Ethnic & Regional Style: Native American