Product Overview
Handmade Cluster Ring Sterling Silver set with a natural Bisbee Turquoise stone surrounded by oval Spiny Oyster stones
Made by Native American Navajo Artist Russell Sam
This Turquoise is Natural and comes from the famous Bisbee mine in Arizona.
The "Lavender Pit" mine is known worldwide for its 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 and named for a Phelps Dodge executive from when the mine was fully operational.
(the mine closed in the 1970's)
This Bisbee Turquoise gem weighs approximately 12.15 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
The "Lavender Pit" mine is known worldwide for its 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 and named for a Phelps Dodge executive from when the mine was fully operational.
(the mine closed in the 1970's)
This Bisbee Turquoise gem weighs approximately 12.15 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 Bisbee characteristics: blue and blue/green with Red/brown matrix and transitioning to some Smokey areas.
The setting is handmade with spiny oyster clustered around the oval Bisbee Turquoise
Ring Size 7 (could be stretched approx. 1/2 size. can not be easily sized much larger or smaller)
The Ring top measures approx. 45 MM long (just over 1 3/4 inches) and approx. 35 MM wide.
This total weight Approx. over 24.50 grams.
Stamped with Russell's Hallmark: "Russell Sam Sterling"
Russell uses traditional techniques, forming methods and individually sizes his rings. His jewelry is hand crafted and will show evidence of tool marks, scratches, pits and other small flaws in the silver work
This total weight Approx. over 24.50 grams.
Stamped with Russell's Hallmark: "Russell Sam Sterling"
Russell uses traditional techniques, forming methods and individually sizes his rings. His jewelry is hand crafted and will show evidence of tool marks, scratches, pits and other small flaws in the silver work
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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