14kt Gold Ring w/unique Lapis inlay design-Circa 1980’s
$3,000.00
1980’s contemporary vintage ring. Inlayed with genuine Lapis on the sides with ” cobblestone” inlay Lapis, turquoise and coral on top. Set in solid 14kt yellow gold. This ring measures 1/4″ in width. This uniquely styled ring was typical of a trend of Native American jewelry during this time. The ring is currently a size 7 and can be sized up or down one size. Please indicate your size when ordering.
14kt Gold Ring w/unique Lapis inlay design-Circa 1980’s Details
Navajo handcrafted 14kt gold inlay ring
14 Karat specifically refers to the metal mix that is 58.3% gold, compared with 18 Karat that is 75% gold. 14K gold is used for engagement rings, eternity bands, pendants, earrings and other fine jewelry pieces.
Red coral comes from certain areas, such as the Mediterranean, where the specific water temperature and conditions allow coral to thrive. Coral is a hardened tube or branch. Only about 10% of coral is considered jewelry quality.
Lapis Lazuli – Mines in northeast Afghanistan continue to be a major source of lapis lazuli. The name Lapis Lazuli comes from the Arabic word lazward, from which the word azure comes, which means blue