Vintage 1960s Navajo Blue Turquoise and Sterling Silver Three Stone Multi Gem Unisex Southwestern Ring Size 5.5

This classic Navajo 1960s ring features a southwestern design and is accented with three turquoise cabochons in a shadowbox motif. A great ring for turquoise lovers and southwestern enthusiasts!

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.

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 dark layer of patina that can be polished upon request. The adjustable shank is slightly out of round, which a jeweler can quickly fix. The turquoise is not chipped or cracked and is securely set in the sawtooth bezel. The back is stamped B STERLING.

The ring measures 1" wide and weighs 3.97 grams. The ring is a size 5.5 and can be resized. The box is for display purposes only.