Vintage 1980s Zuni Blue Turquoise and Sterling Silver Petit Point Flower Southwestern Cluster Silver Ring Size 8

This Zuni ring features petit turquoise cabochons set in a sawtooth bezel in sterling silver. The sterling silver contrasts beautifully with the bright blue turquoise, enhanced by rope work and bead silver accents that bring the flower to life. A wonderful ring, perfect for adding to or starting your turquoise collection!

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 turquoise, read our blog post here.

The ring is in very good to 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 moderate patina that can be polished upon request. The ring is not stamped, and the silver was tested.

The ring is a size 8 and can be sized; the head measures 1/2" wide and tall and weighs 4.05 grams. The box is for display only.