Stunning Turquoise Statement Bracelet

About this item Handmade Materials: Sterling silver, Kingman turquoise Gemstone: Kingman Turquoise Ring size: 8 (U.S.) Weight: 16.9 grams Top dimensions: Approx. 1.5″ x 1.25″ Condition: Excellent vintage condition Signed: No **Vintage from the 1970s Description: This vintage ring was handcrafted in the early 1970s by Navajo (Diné) artisan James Franklin Woods, using sterling silver and natural Kingman turquoise in the intricate and elegant Zuni petit point style. Though unsigned, I can personally verify its authenticity, as it is one of only three matching pieces made by Jimmy and kept in our family’s private collection for nearly half a century. I am Bill “Wandering Fox” Green, and as a child, I had the rare privilege of learning lapidary techniques directly from Jimmy on the reservation. In a modest shack powered by a single electric line and a stone-cutting wheel, he showed me how to shape and set turquoise with care and pride. This ring: – Is handcrafted from sterling silver – Features natural Kingman turquoise cut and set by hand – Is ring size 8 – Weighs 16.9 grams – Measures approx. 1.5″ long x 1.25″ wide across the top – Is in excellent condition, with no repairs or alterations – Is unsigned, but one of only three original pieces created by James Franklin Woods in this set This piece pairs perfectly with the matching bracelet (available separately or together) and is ideal for collectors of vintage Native American jewelry, Southwestern artisan works, or unique family-sourced heirlooms. Once sold, these items will not be restocked.