Sterling silver spondylus ring Native SW artist

Beautiful sterling silver ring made by a Navajo artist. The red stone is Spondylus shell (also known as spiny oyster), which comes from the Gulf of Mexico & South America. It is typically found in red and orange hues, and features prominently in contemporary Southwestern Native jewelry. Inside diameter 16.5 mm (approximate size 6.5 in standard U.S./Canadian ring sizes). This piece is truly one of a kind!