Navajo, Bear Claw Ring

A stunning Navajo made Ring, natural Turquoise & Coral stones with a real bears claw. Set within sterling silver and given traditional Native silverwork designs with the use of Overlay techniques.

Refined Overlay aesthetics lend great depth to this ring. Overlay evolved from the applique techniques; this style includes a background joined to another like-sized piece with a cut out design. The background is they oxidized and often scratched or stamped to give depth and bring out contrast between the two pieces. Navajo artisans have perfected these techniques from generations of ancestry.

Turquoise Properties;

Turquoise to the geologist is hydrated copper and aluminium phosphate. To The Navajo, turquoise is a piece of the sky that has fallen to earth. However you may view turquoise, in all its varied hues and textures, it is certainly one of the most beautiful of all the semiprecious stones. Spiritually, turquoise is considered a stone of wholeness, promoting a sense of unity of the self and a oneness with all that surrounds us. It is thought to make one feel at home in both the physical and spiritual worlds.

Main Features;

Beautifully Cut & Set Turquoise & Coral Stones

Size - X, 66mm

(Please Contact Us If Re-Size Is Required)

Bear Claw 1.2 x 3 cm's

Face Size 2.2 x 4 cm's