BA1676 turquoise and silver Tufa Cast ring

One of a Kind piece

Navajo ring in sterling silver and Number 8 turquoise (Nevada).

This handcrafted ring features Number 8 turquoise in an intense light-blue hue, enhanced by superb golden and brown veins.

The stone is set in a smooth, uncluttered setting that emphasizes its natural beauty. Surrounding the turquoise, a raw, authentic effect of silver thanks to the traditional tufa cast technique, creating a striking contrast with the brilliance of the turquoise. An exceptional jewel, full of history and character.

This ring is made using an ancestral Navajo jewelry technique known as Tufa Cast:

The artist takes a mold of volcanic stone (tufa) and divides it into two parts. One part is carved with a motif of his choice, into which he pours molten silver. The second part covers this pattern and is firmly attached to the first. Once the silver has hardened, the piece is removed from the mold, which usually breaks, creating a unique piece. The resulting jewel has an old-fashioned, original look, on which the asperity of the tufa is clearly visible.

Its openwork frame is distinguished by three delicately worked rings, bringing lightness and refinement to the piece.

Size of the stone (H x w) : 2,9cm x 1,5cm 

(1.1/4 inch x 0.1/2 inch)

This ring is in sterling silver.

Proudly Navajo handmade in the USA.