Description
This beautiful sterling silver and garnet ring was hand-crafted for our gallery by Riichard Tsosie, renowned Navajo artist in 1995. It has been in our inventory/vault, never worn. It is approximately a size 5 and approximately 5.3 grams total weight. It is a slender width for a petite finger, approximately 1/2" in width at its widest points. It is sterling silver overlaid with symbols in a lightning pattern on the shank and a beautiful garnet set in its center. Richard often uses lightning bolt symbols as representation of the "ups and downs" of life. Shop and compare prices. This ring is priced below market for immediate sale to a knowledgeable collector. Please contact us with any questions. We have the largest inventory of Richard's work. Richard Tsosie is a renowned Native American/Navajo artist. His work is highly collectible and spiritual and is featured in prestigious galleries, museums and books. Many people mistakenly describe Richard's work as "tufa cast" when it is in fact, overlay. In the 1980's Richard "accidently discovered" a process called "reticulation" which he created when he noticed that silver filings were fusing to create a unique finish that contrasts with the polished gold and silver metals and stones and which has become a hallmark of his work. Richard uses the highest quality of stones (meticulous inlay, nuggets and cabochons) including Nevada Blue, Spiderweb, Kingman, Morenci, Bisbee, Sleeping Beauty and other high quality natural turquoise, as well as lapis, jet, shell, coral, malachite, sugalite, lapis, petrified ivory and precious and semi-precious stones such as ruby, diamond, cultured pearls, garnet, amethyst and peridot. His work most often depicts symbols of his native culture and often reflects the colors and stones of the four sacred mountains of the Navajo Nation (jet, shell, coral and turquoise) and which enable people to live in harmony with their Creator and nature. Please watch for our store and more exciting contemporary and traditional Native American pieces from a variety of artists and tribal affiliations (Navajo, Zuni, Hopi, Santo Domingo and more). American West Boutique was founded in 1992 and is an online seller of Native American Jewelry and Art, cowboy/girl boots, leather and suede and apparel. Shipped to continental US by UPS to street addresses only. No PO boxes, please. Payment must be made in 5 days or item may be relisted. Thank you for viewing!
