BA1640 turquoise inlay Harpo ring

Navajo ring 

Rectangular Navajo ring in sterling silver, inlaid with White Water (Mexique) turquoise.

Inlay is a Native American jewelry-making process in which real stones (most often turquoise, coral, mother-of-pearl and jet) are cut and assembled by hand to create a geometric pattern. The whole is polished to a smooth, elegant finish. 

Inlay is a Zuni jewelry process, but here it is masterfully executed by a Navajo silversmith. This ring is a fine example of “channel inlay”, an inlay technique in which the stones are compartmentalized by thin silver bars.

The turquoise is surrounded by a thin silver cord, reminiscent of the lasso and the fact that in Native culture the stone must be tamed like a wild animal. These details further enhance the beauty of the stones.

Inlay dimensions (L x W): 1.8cm x 1.4cm
(1 inch x 0.1/2 inch)

This ring is in sterling silver.
 

Proudly Navajo handmade in the USA.

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