| Metal Melt Value |
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| These prices come from GIA recognized Gem Guide, THE wholesale price guide for dealers. These values do not dictate what a piece is worth. This is the price a piece would be worth if stripped down and melted to its bare materials. |
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The History
This
beautiful piece features classic Navajo Nation silversmith work throughout with a gorgeous handmade quality that you just can't buy anymore.
Antique Native American jewelry is very rare to find. This is due to these pieces being made for reservation and personal use before the tourist trade became popular. Very few pieces were made and even less survived to today.
Bell
trading Post was one of the first Native American employed trading posts in the
American Southwest. During the start of the tourist trade in the 1920's and the
1930's this post was world famous for its gorgeous and beautiful silversmith
work.
Navajo
Indian silversmiths, working from 1870 to 1900, learned the stamping of Indian
ornaments from Mexican leather workers, rather than from the silversmiths who
had taught them. Stampings are usually hand hammered using a handcrafted stamp
and include traditional Native American symbols.
Malachite
is a popular stone which has light and dark green banded areas.
Many beautiful specimens of malachite contain special combinations with other
minerals, such as azurite, cuprite, or chrysocolla.
The Piece
The ring features a cabochon cut Malachite centerpiece. The malachite features its signature vibrant deep green hue with lighter and darker banded areas.
The ring is made from solid Sterling Silver and is completely handmade. It features traditional Navajo Nation designs including a rope twist design around the stone, an outer face that resembles a flower, and granulated bead accents. The band features a split upper shank with intricate hand stamped designs.
The face of the ring measures approximately 14 mm long by 14 mm wide. The band of the ring measures 7 mm and tapers to 3 mm.
Antique and Vintage jewelry is disappearing at alarming rates. Unfortunately most of the jewelry from this time period has been lost or melted down over the years, please don't miss your chance to own this special piece of history!
Display items do not come with purchase, item only, unless otherwise noted.
| Age Circa | Antique C. 1940 |
Accent Stone |
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| Markings | Bell Trading Post, Sterling | Main Stone Carat Weight/Color/Clarity |
See Description |
| Gram Weight |
3.2 |
Accent Stone Carat Weight/Color/Clarity |
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| Metal Type |
Sterling Silver |
Stone Cuts | Cabochon |
| Metal Purity |
.925 |
Sizable by Your Local Jeweler |
Yes |
| Ring Size |
7 |
Item Measurements |
See Description |
| Main Stone | Malachite |
No Questions Asked 30 Day Return Policy |
YES! Always |
*Due to the age of some of these pieces, some items will not be stamped. The National Stamping Act was not enacted until 1906, before 1906 jewelry was not legally required to have a karat mark. This is one way to date items prior to the Art Nouveau time period.
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