This is a lovely vintage Navajo ring! It features a round Carico Lake turquoise stone, hand carved silver beads, and a scalloped border, with a solid silver band! An iconic design!
The Carico Lake turquoise mine, nestled in the high desert of Nevada, is a revered source of turquoise cherished for its distinctive greenish-blue hues. What makes Carico Lake turquoise truly exceptional is its vibrant color, often accompanied by striking black or brown matrix patterns that add depth and character to each stone. This mine has a rich history dating back centuries, with Indigenous peoples recognizing its value and utilizing its turquoise in various forms of adornment. Although the mine's production has varied over time, the unique beauty of Carico Lake turquoise continues to captivate artisans and collectors. Its vivid colors and exquisite patterns make it a sought-after gemstone, ensuring its enduring presence in the world of Native American jewelry and beyond. The center stone measures around 3/4" x 3/4". The ring face measures around 1-1/4" x 1". The ring size is around 8. Sterling silver, marked. Sturdy 18 grams.
Make Us an Offer- Due to the high demand of our items, many pieces sell quite fast. The most frequent email we receive are from buyers who waited too long to make us an offer and suddenly lost out because another buyer came in and purchased. Send us your reasonable offer today, we are flexible and you have nothing to lose! Ahéhee' (Thank you)
How Layaway Works:
Layaway programs we offer that you can choose from when you pay for the item:
- Shop Pay Installments (Usually 4 payments)
- Affirm (Up to 12 payments)
-Klarna (Usually 4 payments)
How Does Layaway Work with Making an Offer?
If your offer is accepted you will receive an email invoice from us and will be able to choose your layaway program when you pay the invoice. If for some reason you cannot get approved for any of the programs simply let us know and we will cancel out the invoice. You have nothing to lose and the most beautiful art to gain! :)