New Sterling Silver Ladies Ring with Bisbee Arizona Turquoise made by Native American Navajo Artist Russell Sam
 
 
This Turquoise is Natural and comes from the famous Bisbee mine in Arizona

The famous Bisbee Arizona "Lavender Pit" mine is known worldwide for its massive size and the host rock does have a natural Red/Brown or some say lavender color; most Bisbee turquoise formed in and near this same host limestone material
The lavender name is so appropriate but is actually referencing a Phelps Dodge executive from when the mine was fully operational.
(the mine closed in the 1970's)

This Bisbee Turquoise gem weighs approximately 5.5 carats
This gemstone is NOT stabilized or treated, only mined, carved and polished
Natural Bisbee turquoise gemstones such as this piece are extremely rare and collectable
This gem exhibits classic Bisbee characteristics

Natural Bisbee turquoise gemstones such as this piece are extremely rare and collectable
This gem exhibits classic Bisbee characteristics

The turquoise is cut following the natural contours of the raw nugget or vein; some dips and irregularities are intentionally created or left.

Russell uses traditional hand casting techniques, forming methods and individually sizes his rings. His jewelry is hand made and will show evidence of tool marks, scratches, pits and other small flaws in the castings and stones

Please look at all of the pictures as we use high resolution images that should capture the small details of the item that you will receive.
 

Ring Size 5  This is a wide ring and will usually fit significantly tighter (OFTEN 1/4 TO 1/2 SIZE) than a thin band of the same size. We size using the leading edge/actual inner MM diameter sizing method.

Total Weight is Approx. over 6.9 Grams,

Bisbee setting is approx. 15.5 mm long and 10 mm wide

 
Our pieces are new, current or recent production, and due to the current silver market ,
there is very little margin to discount from our low "value" prices.

For size reference we usually include US. Coins and currency A Dime is approx. 17.5 MM or 11/16"  A Silver Dollar is approx. 37.5 MM in diameter (Just under 1 ½ “) A penny is just under 19 MM approx. ¾” (A Quarter is approx. 24 MM or 15/16" ) A half dollar is just over 30 MM or just under 1 ¼” A Nickel is approx. 21 MM
 
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