Description
This striking vintage Zuni “snake eye” ring is set with blue and green turquoise cabochons bezel-set in sterling silver. The sterling pops against the bright blue and green turquoise. It’s a great Native American statement ring, perfect to add to or start your turquoise collection!
The word turquoise comes from the 17th-century French word “turquois,” meaning Turkish. Turkey was the major exporter of turquoise to Europe. Turquoise was first mined over 5,000 years ago in the Sinai Peninsula and adorned ancient Egyptian jewelry and clothing. Ancient Persians have been mining turquoise for 2000 years and used it to cap their palace domes to symbolize heaven on Earth. Pre-Columbian Native Americans mined turquoise from Central Mexico to the southwestern US.
The ring is in very good vintage condition with minor signs of wear. The turquoise is securely set into the silver; no cabochons wiggle in the mounting. The sterling silver has a layer of dark patina that can be polished upon request. The ring is not stamped, and the silver was tested.
The ring is size 7.25 and can be sized. It measures 1-1/16″ wide and weighs 5.98 grams. The box is for display only.
Please note the measurements in the details section, as the item can appear more significant in the pictures than its actual size. Shipping is combined on multiple orders.
