This piece found its new home — February 2025
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Vintage Southwestern Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring, Cactus and Bull Skull Design, Size 9 1/4, Navajo-Inspired Statement Jewelry

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  • Ring sizeUS 9.25Cannot be resized
  • Weight8.76 g
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Description

Discover the rugged beauty of the Southwest with this vintage sterling silver ring, featuring a stunning cactus and bull skull design, crowned with a vibrant turquoise gemstone. This handcrafted piece is a size 9 1/4, weighing approximately 8.76 grams, and marked "STERLING" on the underside, ensuring its authenticity and quality. The bezel-set turquoise stone, known for its protective and healing properties, adds a meaningful touch to the bold, oval-shaped face of the ring.

The ring is designed in the Navajo-inspired style, blending tradition with artistry. Southwestern jewelry is rooted in the rich cultural heritage of Native American tribes like the Navajo, Zuni, and Hopi, where silver and turquoise are used to express deep connections to the land and spirit. The cactus and bull skull motifs honor the desert landscape, evoking a sense of resilience and life in harmony with nature.

Please note that there is a slight imperfection in the saw-toothed bezel, where it dips slightly, but it is barely noticeable and does not detract from the ring's overall charm and appeal. This minor detail adds character to the piece, enhancing its vintage allure.

Perfect for collectors, Southwestern jewelry enthusiasts, or anyone looking for a statement piece with cultural significance and timeless style.

Item specification

Materials
turquoise, sterling, silver, sterling silver, 925
Ring size
9 1/4 US/CA
Theme
Southwestern
Adjustable
No
Gem color
Blue
Band color
Silver
Shank type
Split
Weight
8.76 g

Details as listed by the shop. Anything not shown wasn't recorded for this piece — ask us and we'll check it by hand.

Will it fit?

Size
US 9.25
Inside diameter
19.1 mm

Fixed size. Do not resize. The heat needed to cut and rejoin the shank damages set stones, and turquoise and inlay in particular will craze, discolour or lift out of the bezel.

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