Zia Chimney Butte Sterling Silver and Turquoise Ring

This is the most stunning Zia ring!🤯 Sterling Silver and a small Sleeping Beauty Turqouise carbon set in a beautiful Zia! Hallmarked signed: "Chimney Butte" and "Sterling" The Zia is actually a Pueblo in New Mexico! They are the Zia people! And the Zia is their symbol! The Zia represents the four directions on the compass: north, south, east, and west! It also represents the four seasons: winter, spring, summer, and fall! It represents the four times of day: morning, noon, evening, and night! It represents the four stages of life: cildhood, youth, adulthood, and old age! And finally, the four sacred obligations: Developing a strong body, A clear mind, A pure spirit and a devotion to the welfare of others! Pretty special symbol! "For the Navajo, Sleeping Beauty turquoise is highly valued due to its vibrant blue color, representing the sky and often symbolizing protection and good health, making it a common inclusion in their traditional jewelry and ceremonial practices, where turquoise is generally considered a sacred stone linked to the spirit of the land; its particularly pure, vivid blue hue further enhances its significance within their culture.  Rarity and value: Since the closure of the Sleeping Beauty mine, this type of turquoise is considered relatively scarce, further increasing its value among collectors and Navajo artisans."  It measures 7/8" long by 7/8" wide The stone measures 7mm long by 6mm wide Weight 8.60 grams A 🚬 free pet friendly home 🐕