✨Huge! Benjamin Piaso Jr. Navajo Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Sterling Silver Ring!

✨️Huge OOAK! Benjamin Piaso Jr. Vintage Sterling Silver Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring!🤯 Signed Hallmarked: B Piaso Jr. Sterling Sorry for the editing gaps in the picture with the stamp! Sorry for the editing weirdness with my hand in the first picture! It was an editing thing! Size 7 Approximate measurements Length: 1.25" Width: 1.25" Depth: 2/8" Weight: 11.4 grams Almost completely lacking in matrix! Interesting facts: Sleeping Beauty turquoise, renowned for its vibrant, sky-blue color and lack of matrix, holds significant cultural value for the Navajo people, often used in jewelry and ceremonies, representing protection, health, and connection to the natural world.  Protection and Health: The Navajo people traditionally associate turquoise with protection and health, using it in various ceremonies and rituals.  Ceremonies and Rituals: Turquoise beads, in both whole and crushed form, are used in puberty rites, marriage, and initiation ceremonies, as well as in healing ceremonies and other rituals.  Birth: At birth, babies are often given their first turquoise beads, signifying protection and well-being.  Jewelry: Sleeping Beauty turquoise is highly prized for its beauty and durability, making it a popular choice for Navajo jewelry, including necklaces, bracelets, rings, and pendants.  The Mine: The Sleeping Beauty turquoise mine, located in Gila County, Arizona, is known for its consistent, high-quality turquoise." From a 🚬 free pet friendly home 🐕