Vintage 1980s Navajo Green Turquoise and Sterling Silver Solitaire Ring Size 4.25

This vintage Navajo ring from the 1980s is set with vibrant green turquoise in sterling silver. The solitaire nugget pops against the aged silver. An excellent ring from the Navajo to add to your 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 the history of Navajo jewelry, read our blog post here. 

The ring is in very good condition with minimal signs of wear. The silver has a moderate layer of patina that can be polished upon request. The ring is not stamped, and the metal was tested.

The ring is a size 4.25 and can be sized. The head measures 1-1/6" tall and 3/4" wide and weighs 2.82 grams. The box is for display only.