Vintage 1980s Blue Turquoise and Navajo Sterling Silver Solitaire Southwestern Ring Size 4.5

This bold vintage Navajo ring from the 1980s features vibrant blue turquoise set in sterling silver. The solitaire cabochon stands out beautifully against the aged silver. It‘s an excellent piece from the American Southwest to add to your collection!

Turquoise derives from the 17th-century French word "turquois," which means "Turkish," as the region was a major exporter of turquoise to Europe. Turquoise was first mined over 5000 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, using it to crown their palace domes- symbolizing heaven on Earth. Pre-Columbian Native Americans mined turquoise from Central Mexico to the southwestern United States. 

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 4.5 and can be sized. The head measures 7/8" wide and weighs 5.21 grams. The box is for display only.