Vintage Navajo Spotted Turquoise Sterling Silver Statement Ring

Vintage Navajo Spotted Turquoise Sterling Silver Statement Ring This eye-catching vintage women's ring is a statement piece of traditional Navajo silversmithing, likely from the 1970s or 1980s. It features a large, striking oval cabochon of natural turquoise with a unique, highly detailed matrix. The stone is a vivid blue-black with a dense, spotted black matrix that beautifully interrupts the blue, giving the surface a speckled appearance reminiscent of a bird's egg, such as a House Sparrow's. The substantial stone is set in a deep, smooth bezel and mounted on a clean, hand-fabricated sterling silver shank. The sheer size and distinct matrix of the stone make this piece a unique addition to any Southwestern collection. Though unmarked, the silver tests positive for sterling. The ring is a size 8.5 and measures 1 1/8 inches long by 7/8 inch wide.