1970s Southwestern Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring Rope Bezel Size 7

A classic vintage Southwestern turquoise ring with all the hallmarks of 1970s Native American silversmithing — a generous freeform turquoise cabochon set in a simple bezel with an applied twisted rope surround, mounted on a split shank with squared shoulder plates. The stone is a beautiful, bright blue with dark matrix running through it, and displays excellent natural depth of color. Unsigned pieces like this one are common in older Southwestern jewelry; the unsigned characteristic, construction style, and aesthetic are consistent with Navajo work of the period. - Metal: Sterling silver, unsigned; tested/consistent with sterling - Stone: Freeform turquoise cabochon, bright blue with dark matrix - Setting: Bezel with applied twisted rope border - Shank: Split/double shank with squared shoulder plates - Era: Circa 1970s - Attribution: Southwestern, likely Navajo (no provenance available) Condition: Good vintage condition with age-appropriate patina and tarnish in recesses. Stone intact with no chips or cracks. Normal wear to the shank interior. Size: 7; stone measures approximately ¾" x ½" Shop my closet, buy two items and get 15% off