Inlaid Genuine Turquoise Sterling Silver Jewelry Ring Size 6 to 8

This ring is a real beauty. This one features a gorgeous and traditional inlaid design made from artfully hand cut stones of genuine Turquoise. Each stone of this Turquoise has been perfectly inlaid into channels of Sterling Silver on a split shank Sterling Silver ring. Twisted wire and dots also decorate the ring. Non Indian made. This ring is 7/8" wide. Sizes 6 to 8 are available. Let us know what size you want in the 'comment box' as you check out. Stamped Sterling. You will be receiving one of the items in the pictures below.

Despite being one of the oldest gems, probably first introduced to Europe (through Turkey) with other Silk Road novelties, turquoise did not become important as an ornamental stone in the West until the 14th century, following a decline in the Roman Catholic Church's influence which allowed the use of turquoise in secular jewelry. It was apparently unknown in India until the Muhgal period, and unknown in Japan until the 18th century. A common belief shared by many of these civilizations held that turquoise possessed certain prophylactic qualities; it was thought to change color with the wearer's health and protect him or her from untoward forces.

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