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This genuine turquoise ring is a substantial "cluster" or "petit point" - style ring featuring 25 small, round turquoise cabochons tightly grouped in a square or slightly domed top. The stones are set in individual serrated or bezel settings on a dark, oxidized sterling silver base with visible hand-stamping or texturing around the edges. This dense, all over turquoise look is classic for mid-20th century Native American jewelry from the American Southwest. The inside of the ring is stamped with a Native American silversmith's mark, "ELC".
We know this piece was purchased in the late 1950s to early 1960s in Mohave County, AZ. The silver has a nice aged patina with some oxidation and wear consistent with use. The style shows beautiful hand craftmanship rather than modern mass production.
DETAILS:
Hallmark: ECL
Length/Width: The face of the ring is approximately 1/2 inch square.
Size: Ring is size 5
It is a beautiful, wearable, piece of Southwestern history-a great find!
