Zuni Indian Genuine Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Sterling Silver Ring Size 14 to 14-1/2 1053-RG-NEW
Zuni Indian Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Sterling Silver Ring Size 14 to 14-1/2.
By world renowned Zuni artists Robert and Bernice Leekia, master silversmiths. She chooses the stones - then he builds the Sterling Silver mounting around it. Robert's hand made, detailed fans artistically frame the natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise nuggets. This impressive Zuni Ring is 1-1/8" wide. We can size this one from a size 14 to 14-1/2. Let us know what size you want in the 'comment box' as you check out. Signed by the Zuni artists RLB and stamped Sterling. Turquoise nuggets may slightly vary. The photo is an excellent example of the one of a kind hand made Leekia Ring you'll receive.
Individuality and authenticity are what make Indian jewelry valuable.
Today's craftsmen cut and shape turquoise, shell and other stone by much the same methods as their ancestors used.
The Zuni Indians learned to silversmith from the Navajo in the early 1870's. The Zuni, because they had permanent homes unlike the nomadic Navajo, were able to use many tools that the Navajo could not easily carry with them. With the lapidary wheels they began cutting stones and using the silver to hold their stones in patterns. Today, Zuni silversmiths are known for their lapidary skills. Both channel inlay (using precisely cut stones set on silver to form figures and designs) and cluster and needlepoint (setting small, similarly cut stones in geometric patterns) are traditional Zuni styles.
We understand the true value and nature of hand crafted Indian art. And, we recognize that it is important to know that the artist is truly a member of a Native American tribe. So, to ensure you that this is the real deal, a certificate of authenticity has been included with this item.
CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC
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