Thin inlay lapis ring by artist Rick Tolino - SR 2352

Beautifully crafted inlay ring. The Navajo Rick Tolino has inlayed the Lapis stones seamlessly in the sterling silver channel. Measuring only 3/8" at its widest point and tapers down to 1/8". Carved patterns are seen on both sides of the shank.This is a very unique ring. NAVAJO HANDCRAFTED INLAY RING WITH GENUINE LAPIS Lapis Lazuli – Mines in northeast Afghanistan continue to be a major source of lapis lazuli. It is a stone prized for its intense blue color. The name Lapis Lazuli comes from the Arabic word lazward, from which the word azure comes, which means blue. Ancient Romans used to call it "sapphires," which was subsequently applied to the blue variety of corundum we know today as sapphire.