Vintage Navajo Silver Ring With Green Chalcedony Stone

About the Piece:

This vintage silver Navajo ring pulls you in with its incredible green stone, likely a form of chalcedony. The stone's surface is alive with organic, almost fossil-like patterning. Notice the swirls and blooms that feel as though they formed slowly over time

The expressive green stone is set in a hand-fabricated bezel, framed by a decorative silver that's contemporary in style most often seen in the late 20th century.

It's a lovely departure from turquoise, yet one that pairs beautifully with it. The more you admire this ring on your hand, the more you'll find yourself lost in the endless patterns of the stone.

The ring is a size 7 1/4 and the face is 1 1/2". The piece is signed simply “Sterling." It's from a New York City collection of Native American jewelry which totally makes sense.

Summary:

Item: Ring

Attribution: Likely Navajo, late 20th century

Materials: Sterling silver; green chalcedony (opaque, jasper-like)

Dimensions: Ring size 7 1/4; face measures approximately 1 1/2"

Signature: Stamped “Sterling”

Provenance: From a New York City collection