Large oval ring by Albert Jake

NAVAJO HANDCRAFTED RING BY ARTIST ALBERT JAKE

This is an outstanding piece of Sonoran gold turquoise! The oval stone measures 1" x 5/8". The coloring of the turquoise really makes this piece stand out from the rest. Crafted by renown Navajo artist Albert Jake. The wide shank is adjustable and features deep stamping. An excellent example of traditional Navajo craftsmanship. 

Stone: Sonoran Gold Canyon 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

Artist:  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.