Royston turquoise Sterling silver ring, size 7 1/2, BENNIE RATION, 19.2 grams For Sale

Beautiful round Royston turquoise Sterling silver ring, size 7 1/2, signed BENNIE RATION, with artist\'s hallmark symbol stamped.Bennie was born in 1955 on the Canoncito Navajo Reservationin New Mexico. He learned the art of silversmithing from his parents, when hewas just a young boy. After spending some time involved in graphic arts and design, Benniereturned to silversmithing and used his new skills to create a style of his own. He\'s now a well-know and well respected artist. The Royston turquoise is from Nevada, and it\'s known for its wide range of colors from a beautiful soft blue to emerald greens. The colors of the stone often run together in the same rock which creates some of the most spectacular stones on Earth. The light tan and brown matrix of this stone contrasts beautifully with its green tones. The gem is set in a smooth bezel wrapped in twisted wire and bordered by detailed cut-out work. The five-tine shank merges together halfway to a solid band. Thispiece weighs 19.2 grams, is stamped STERLING, and it\'s just over 1 1/4\" tall by 1 1/4\" wide. Excellent condition.
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