Oval stone Navajo ring-Golden hills turquoise

Handcrafted ring by an unknown Navajo artist.This ring features a oval turquoise stone from the Golden Hills mine.The artist has used unique saw cuts on the mounting that creates a perfect setting.The shank is made using 1/2 wire. Light weight and easy to wear.  An excellent example of a Navajo ring. 

Stone: 3/4" x 3/8"

Mounting: 1" -1/8 x 3/4"

Stone: In the Russian hills of Kazakhstan sits the GOLDEN HILLS mine. The Turquoise is only mined in the winter months during the freezing cold and snow as rains flood the mine during the summer. The location of the mine is remote and difficult to bring equipment in and out of. It is the only Turquoise known to have the unique coloring of bright blue with a Lavender undertone.