Vintage Native Turquoise & Coral Sterling Silver Ring

Classic beauty Navajo Turquoise & Coral ring. Has beautiful Sterling details of leaves & flowers, and the artists unique Sterling display helps to frame the gorgeous stones. Natives use Coral to represent the spirit within, energy & power. This is truly a piece of art, and a fabulous addition to any collection. Has the classic Navajo forked ring band. High quality stones are securely set in the bezel. Pre 💜 in excellent Vintage condition. Natural black patina gives dimension and character. Size 8.5 Length 1.25" Width .75" Weight 7 grams This is not stamped Sterling or signed by Artist. It tested as Sterling. Many people are uncertain about Sterling Silver and simply think that it must be stamped .925. This is inaccurate. For the most part Native American Silversmiths did not start stamping their jewelry until the 1950's and 60's, and into the 70's. Between the 1930's and 60's most jewelry that was stamped was by the Bell Trading Company, HH Tammen and a couple other shops that made jewelry. As far as the individual Artists Hallmark, or "signature", it wasn't until the 1970's that they really started marking their pieces. The reason they hadn't before is because they are a humble people who felt using their 'individual' Hallmark was being boastful and that is frowned upon in their culture. The huge Turquoise boom in the 70's changed that, and it became the norm to stamp and Hallmark their jewelry. Most authentic native jewelry is stamped w Sterling, not .925