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ARTIFACT:
This is a beautiful early 1960's (but made from a 1940's die) sterling and Blue Gem turquoise Native American Southwest Style ring that was made by Bell Trading Post. The center of the ring features a rectangular cut Blue Gem turquoise stone, bezel set in sterling. Each side of the ring features nicely detailed embellishments and the inside shows the early 1960's Bell maker mark and reads: "STERLING"
VINTAGE:
Circa early 1960's
SIZE:
Approximately size 9-1/2. Turquoise is about 1/2" in heght x 3/8" in width.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Turquoise, sterling silver.
ATTACHMENT:
To be worn on finger.
MARKINGS:
Maker mark for Bell Trading Post and "STERLING"
ITEM NOTES:
This is from an American Indian Ethnographic & Tribal Artifacts collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MCHX15 LAFEX4/16 SLBDEX07/24/22 SAHEX06/23
CONDITION:
8+ (Excellent): The ring shows light wear, nicely colored stone, overall excellent condition.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
