Navajo Golden Hill turquoise and stering ring. Exceptional high grade stone with excellent colors and depth surrounded by classic sterling border. Stamped "sterling" and maker's mark " JF" for James Francisco.
James is a renowned Navajo artisan accomplished in silver work who brings to the community an extraordinary selection of jewelry creations form fine contemporary inlay to keeping Old World style traditional sterling silver settings for his many quality stones.
Desert Lavender, or Golden Hill Turquoise is one of the most distinct-looking turquoise pieces out in the turquoise market. Although it has only been introduced in the US around 2018, its undeniable beauty truly stands out! Its light baby blue appearance coupled with light brown to brown, to ‘lavender’ matrixes are quite distinguishable and definitely scene-stealing!
PERIOD: Contemporary
ORIGIN: Southwest - Navajo, Native American
SIZE: Size 9 face approx 1"