This classic ring from the 1990s features a southwestern design and is accented with robin‘s egg blue turquoise. It‘s a great ring for turquoise lovers, southwestern enthusiasts, or boho fashionistas!
Turquoise comes from the 17th-century French word "turquoise," meaning Turkish, and it was the major exporter of turquoise to Europe. Turquoise was first mined over 5000 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. To learn more, read our blog post here:
The ring is in very good vintage condition, with a moderate to light patina layer on the sterling silver. The shank is unmarked, and the turquoise is not chipped or cracked. The silver can be polished upon request.
The ring is size 4.5 and can be sized. It measures 1" tall and weighs 4.13 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.
