Stunning 925% Sterling Silver Mexican Ring 4 Green Genuine Turquoise

This is a hand made big ring its so beautiful and different. It is engraved with vertical lines an inlay with niello darkened. It is handcrafted in Taxco Mexico; also its 925 stamped. It is a showcase, the ring has 4 green genuine turquoise. It is size #10. Niello is a black mixture, usually made of sulfur, copper, silver, and lead, used as an inlay on engraved or etched metal, especially silver ¹. In the context of silver jewelry, niello is used to create a darkened or blackened appearance on the surface of the metal. - *Composition*: Niello is typically made of a mixture of sulfur, copper, silver, and lead. - *Application*: Niello is applied as a paste or powder to the engraved or etched metal. - *Firing*: The niello is then fired until it melts and flows into the recesses of the design. - *Appearance*: The niello hardens and blackens when cool, creating a contrasting effect with the polished metal. - *Use*: Niello is used to create intricate designs, patterns, and inscriptions on silver jewelry. - *History*: Niello has been used for centuries in various cultures, including ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, as well as in medieval Europe and Asia.