One of a Kind Piece

Stunning Navajo ring with a beautiful inlay of Kingman turquoise (Arizona) and black-jet representing the West Mitten Butte, one of the famous rocks of the Monument Valley, an emblematic landscape of the American Far West.
 

This landscape is beautifully crafted with extremely precise inlay work, set in sterling silver. While the technique of inlay is borrowed from the Zuni, the setting and the shank of this ring are typically Navajo: we recognize the element of the lasso, by a thin silver cord, which in the Native culture recalls the fact that it is necessary to tame the stone like a wild animal. We also find small spheres, highlighting this beautiful landscape of the Southwestern United States.

The inlay is a mix of stones (most often turquoise, coral, mother of pearl and black-jet), cut and assembled by hand to create a geometric pattern. The whole is polished for a smooth and elegant look.

Dimensions of the inlay (H x w): 3,5cm x 2,4cm

This ring is made of sterling silver. 

Proudly handcrafted in the USA.