ALBERT JAKE HANDCRAFTED BLACK ONYX RING-BC 1382

Navajo handcrafted ring by renown artist Albert Jake. Known for his unique reprousse´ stamping designs. This ring is a great example. Set in solid sterling silver with genuine black onyx. Measuring 2" x 1"1/2, this is a large ring that really makes a statement. Easily sized to fit most fingers, please add your ring size when ordering. NAVAJO HANDCRAFTED RING BY ARTIST ALBERT JAKE Onyx is a chalcedony quartz that is mined in Brazil, India, California, and Uruguay. It has a fine texture and black color; however, some onyx also displays white bands or ribbons against a black or brown background and this variety is known as sardonyx. The name comes from the Greek word onyx. 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.