Large Charolite rectangular stone ring -BC 1417

Large statement ring handcrafted by Navajo artist Albert Jake. Set in solid sterling silver with a rectangular Charoite stone. Swirls of purple flow throughout the stone adding to its presence. The setting features unique repousse´stamping that is a hallmark of the artist. The setting measures 1"1/2 x 1" with a stone measuring 1" x 3/4" with a wide ring shank tapers and offers a comfort fit. NAVAJO HANDCRAFTED RING BY ARTIST ALBERT JAKE Albert Jake: was born in 1959 in the Zuni Pueblo south of Gallup, New Mexico. He learned silversmithing from his parents. He specializes in traditional set stones and cluster jewelry with intricate stamp work. He has been smithing since 1987. He also creates sand-paintings and makes pottery. During the summers he works as a forest fire fighter. He lives with his wife and two daughters today in Rahmah, New Mexico, near the Zuni Pueblo. Charoite: The charoite stone is usually violet, lilac, or lavender in color, and it will vary in shades of dark to light violet. There will also be traces of black, white, and grey on the stone, making it one of the most attractive gemstones in the world. The swirling patterns of purple and other colors also make it one of the most unique! Charoite, also called lilac stone and Charoite Jade, was first discovered in the Sakha Republic, Russia, along the Chara River in the 1940s.It was called charoite when it arrived in the western markets.