A large sterling silver and turquoise ring.  This is a stunning statement ring for those that both love gem grade turquoise and Native American made jewellery.  The ring is a classic smooth edge rub set frame bordered by a twisted wire edge.  This is then flanked by a frame of stamped oval patterns that repeat around the edge.  The shank it sits on is clean and simple and fans out toward the area it is mounted onto the ring

The Kingman turquoise mine, operated by the Colbaugh family in Arizona, is the last remaining commercially producing mine in the United States. Evidence suggests turquoise was mined in the surrounding areas dating as far back as 600 AD. Tools like stone hammers were found in the ancient trenches and tunnels running through the hills in 1962. Kingman turquoise is known for its beautiful colors, which range from pale to dark blue, and sometimes include shades of green. The matrix can be white, light brown, or black.  This piece is a beautoful light blue with the 

The ring is marked on the backside "C.Atencio" for Cecil Atencio and "Sterling". Atencio was born in 1956 has been smithing silver since his early twenties. He was born near Chaco Canyon at Kimbeto, New Mexico, 

The ring is in superb condition. It is a US ring size 11, and can be sized as required.