Turquoise & Coral Coin Ring

An oval turquoise and coral silver ring.  This ring has a great presence on the finger and is very well detailed along with being clever in its details. The centeral figure of the coin is an old Native American Chief head from a silver Buffalo nickel coin which has been intricately hand cut from the coin and mounted into the center of this gorgeous ring. The style of this ring is that of the Navajo Native American tribe, and was made by a jeweller from this tribe.  The Navajo tribe, now located in occupying portions of northeastern Arizona, southeastern Utah, and northwestern New Mexico, was the first Native American group to learn Mexican silversmithing techniques. Navajo artist Atsidi Chon then taught the art to a member of the Zuni tribe. For the Native American culture, Turquoise signified water and sky, for bountiful harvests, health and protection turquoise and was also used to visually showcase their individuality, rank and history.  In the spiritual tapestry of many Native Ame