Vintage Bisbee Turquoise ring- 1970's

Rare Bisbee turquoise ring. Handmade by an unknown Navajo artist. The distinctive Bisbee turquoise stone is set in solid sterling silver.It features handcarved silver leaves that wrap around the stone with flowers at each end.Measuring on 1" x 3/4", this is a small ring. This is a great chance to own a piece of classic vintage 1970's jewelry with one of the most famous turquoise.

STONE:Bisbee Blue
“Bisbee Blue” is a name that originates from the Bisbee Mine, near Bisbee, Arizona, in Cochise County, USA. The term refers to the turquoise that comes from copper mines in this region. Turquoise from Bisbee has a reputation as a hard, finely webbed stone with high blue color, ranging from sky blue to a dark lavender blue. The matrix patterns vary a great deal but can be characterized by the deep chocolate brown to black webbing. The hardness is 4.5 on the mohs scale.