Navajo Turquoise Sterling Silver Ring

A vertical sterling silver crawler ring set with five graduated turquoise stones in varying shapes including oval, triangle, and teardrop. The bezel-set stones are accented with delicate silver beadwork and rope details along a split shank band. Crafted by Native American silversmiths in the American Southwest, this style of jewelry reflects a rich tradition of turquoise and silver work pioneered by Navajo and Zuni artisans in the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Turquoise has long been revered in the region for its spiritual and protective qualities. Such pieces are highly collectible for their traditional craftsmanship and distinct regional aesthetic.