This is a gigantic vintage Navajo large single chunky stone silver ring. This outstanding ring contains a large center very chunky Sleeping Beauty turquoise stone. The surrounding bezel is absolutely amazing and consists of wonderful channel works. The ring is very thick and sturdy consisting of a superior quadruple silver shank that graduates into one shank towards the back. The center stone measures around 5/8" x 1/2". marked IHSS (Indian Handmade Sterling Silver). The ring size is around 11. Cir. Mid century . Sterling silver. Sturdy 16 grams. The Sleeping Beauty turquoise mine is a famous turquoise mine located in Globe, Arizona, in the United States. It is named after the nearby Sleeping Beauty Mountain and has been a significant source of high-quality turquoise for many years. The turquoise from the Sleeping Beauty mine is known for its vibrant sky-blue color, consistent texture, and lack of matrix or veining. It is highly sought after by jewelers, collectors, and jewelry enthusiasts worldwide. Sleeping Beauty turquoise has been widely used in Native American jewelry, particularly in traditional Zuni and Navajo designs. It is also popular in contemporary jewelry, including rings, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets. Due to its rarity and popularity, Sleeping Beauty turquoise has become a prized gemstone in the jewelry industry. It is known for its vibrant blue color, durability, and ability to be cut into various shapes and sizes. The mine's closure has made Sleeping Beauty turquoise increasingly scarce, leading to higher prices for existing stones in the market. While the Sleeping Beauty mine is no longer operational, turquoise from the mine continues to be highly valued and sought after by collectors and jewelry enthusiasts.
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! :)