Signed - Albert Jake, Navajo. Gaspeite, Gilson Opal, Buffalo Turquoise Ring

Signed - Albert Jake, Navajo. Gaspeite, Gilson Opal, Buffalo Turquoise Sterling Silver Ring Hand stamped ring with repose style silver work and finished in an old style finish. Size 6 1/2 US Markings “Sterling“ A.Jake” hallmark for Albert Jake, Navajo Verified Gaspeite Verified White Buffalo Turquoise Verified Gilson Opal Albert Jake was born in 1959 in the Zuni Pueblo south of Gallup, New Mexico. He learned silversmithing from his parents. He specializes in traditional set stones and cluster jewelry with intricate stamp work. He has been smithing since 1987. He also creates sand-paintings and makes pottery *** for those unfamiliar with White Buffalo Turquoise, White Buffalo Turquoise is a gemstone that is mined in Tonopah, Nevada by the Otteson family. It was presumed to be turquoise and often sold as such; however; its classification is magnesite and alumite. For comparison, tradition blue/green turquoise grows in copper mines developing its blue-green color, white buffalo turquoise grows next to magnesium that bleaches the stone's pigment. I have only 1 of this item,a copy listing is also posted in Mens Jewelry.Duplicate listing will be deleted upon sale Handmade Tooled Silver Made in the USA Aboriginal Native American Indigenous Diné Collectible Investment Legacy Jewelry Wearable Art Statement Piece urban Chic cowboy Carter style western Chic urban Cowboy #13849