Turquoise Scalloped Edge Ring

A large oval cabochon turquoise silver ring set into a scalloped edge ring.  This ring has a great presence on the finger and is dictated by the beauty of the large and polished turquoise center stone.  With a stone like this there is not much cause to add any stamping or excessive detail to the mount.  The stone is so eye catching and vibrant that any adornment would detract from its beauty. 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. The tu