Vintage 1980s Blue Turquoise and Sterling Silver Navajo Flower Ring Size 5.25

This classic Navajo ring from the 1980s has a geometric floral design and is accented with a blue turquoise cabochon. A great ring for turquoise lovers, Native American enthusiasts, or vintage collectors!

Turquoise originates from the 17th-century French word "turquois," which is derived from the Turkish word for turquoise, the major exporter of the gem to Europe. Turquoise was first mined over 5,000 years ago in the Sinai Peninsula and was used to adorn ancient Egyptian jewelry and clothing. The ancient Persians have been mining turquoise for 2,000 years and used it to cap their palace domes, symbolizing heaven on Earth. Pre-Columbian Native Americans mined turquoise from Central Mexico to the southwestern US.

To learn more about the history of Navajo jewelry, read our blog post here. 

The ring is in very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear. The silver has a moderate layer of patina that can be polished upon request. The turquoise is not chipped or cracked and is securely set in the sawtooth bezel. There are no marks or stamps.

The ring is a size 5.25 and can be resized to fit. The head of the ring measures 7/8" tall and wide and weighs 1.71 grams. The box is for display only.