BA1900 Harpo Inlay and silver ring

One of a Kind piece - Navajo ring

Rectangular Navajo ring in sterling silver, inlaid with Kingman turquoise (Arizona).  

Inlay is a Native American jewelry technique involving real stones (most often turquoise, coral, mother-of-pearl and jet), 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”, in which the stones are compartmentalized by thin silver bars. 

Inlay dimensions (L x W): 1,7cm x 1,4cm
(0.5/8 inch x 0.1/2 inch)

This ring is in sterling silver.

Proudly Navajo handmade in the USA.