Large Navajo cluster ring w/ Sonoran turquoise

Handcrafted by Navajo artist Annie Hoskie. The ring features a cluster design of 12 green Sonoran turquoise stones all mounted in sterling silver. The stones are bordered in a silver twist wire that wraps around the entire ring. It sets on a unique split shank that is wide with detailed stamping. This is a beautifuly crafted ring. 

Measurements: mounting-1-1/2" x 1-3/4"

Stone: Sonoran Gold Turquoise is an interesting turquoise from Senora, Mexico, near Nogales, Arizona, and its neighbor: Nogales, Mexico, which is the northernmost point in all of Mexico. The series of mines bearing this name are on several sites contingent to the American border. Very little hard natural material has been mined here. Most has needed stabilizing to be useful. The high-grade natural material is a medium blue or often medium lime green to darker green. This is usually accompanied by iron pyrite, or brown matrix.