Vintage Sterling Silver Genuine Turquoise Ring Size 5 Southwestern Black Matrix For Sale

DESCRIPTIONBeautiful vintage sterling silver and genuine turquoise ring, size 5, featuring a striking blue/aqua turquoise cabochon with dramatic natural dark black/brown matrix.The turquoise has an especially attractive color and matrix pattern, with extensive dark inclusions throughout the bright blue stone. The stone is surrounded by an ornate sterling silver setting with detailed engraved/feather-like decoration, a serrated silver bezel, and decorative silver accents.This is a completely unmarked ring with no visible maker’s hallmark or signature.DETAILS* Ring Size: US 5* Metal: Sterling Silver — tested* Stone: Genuine Turquoise — tested* Stone Color: Blue / Aqua* Matrix: Natural-looking dark brown/black matrix* Style: Vintage Southwestern* Maker: Unknown / Unmarked* Hallmarks: None* Condition: Pre-owned vintage condition* Era: Vintage, exact age unknownTURQUOISEThe turquoise has been tested and confirmed genuine.The color and matrix have characteristics seen in certain Nevada turquoise varieties, including material sometimes associated with Smoky Valley and Valley Blue. However, the specific mine has not been professionally documented, so I am not representing the stone as definitively originating from either mine.The stone has beautiful variation and extensive dark matrix, making this a particularly attractive example for someone who enjoys heavily matrixed turquoise.CONDITION / BANDPlease read this section carefully.The ring had previously been bent/deformed and the band has been straightened. It is now back in ring form, but there are still a few minor kinks/imperfections in the silver band from its previous condition.The silver setting itself displays normal signs of age and wear consistent with a vintage piece, including patina/tarnish and surface wear.Please examine all photographs carefully. The photographs show the exact ring you will receive.IMPORTANT ATTRIBUTION NOTEThere are no hallmarks or maker’s marks, so the maker is unknown.I am not claiming this ring to be Navajo, Zuni, or another specific Native American maker/tribe, as there is no documentation establishing that attribution.Likewise, the turquoise is confirmed genuine, but the specific mine has not been independently documented.WHY I LOVE THIS PIECEThe combination of the bright blue turquoise, heavy dark matrix, elaborate silverwork, and unusual bezel design makes this a very distinctive vintage turquoise ring.The stone is the real focal point and has a wonderful natural appearance that photographs beautifully.You will receive the exact ring pictured.