BA1769 inlay and silver Harpo ring

One of a Kind piece - Navajo ring

Navajo ring in sterling silver inlaid with Kingman turquoise (Arizona), Sleeping Beauty turquoise (Arizona) and coral.

This ring is representative of the style of the artist who created it: the beautiful inlay work is highlighted by fine hand-chiselled and oxidized lines, which create a delicate ray effect, offering a superb contrast between the colors of the ring, the shine of the silver, and the black of the oxidation. Small flat, smooth balls adorn the setting, adding a touch of balance and softness.

The band features the same chiseling work, finely marked with oxidized lines.

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.

Dimensions (L x W) : 2,5cm x 1,9cm
(1 inch x 0.3/4 inch)
This ring is in sterling silver.

Proudly Navajo handmade in the USA.