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- Ring sizeUS 5.25Cannot be resized
- Weight4.3 g
Description
Immerse yourself in the ethereal glow of this vintage Mexican sterling silver ring, a striking example of modernist design. The centerpiece is a mesmerizing simulated opal cabochon—often referred to as opalite or moonstone glass—which features a milky blue body that ignites with an internal fire of sunset pinks and oranges when it catches the light.
This piece captures the essence of the mid-century Mexican silver renaissance, likely dating to the 1970s or 1980s. The setting is distinctively sculptural, featuring four organic, wavy prongs that seem to flow like liquid silver, embracing the stone in a freeform "brutalist" style. This aesthetic pays homage to the silversmithing traditions of Taxco, where artisans moved away from rigid structures to create fluid, wearable art that honored the natural material.
Weighing 4.3 grams, this ring feels substantial yet comfortable on the finger. It is a US size 5 1/4 (5.25) and features a split shank design that adds balance to the high-profile setting. The interior band is stamped "MEX STERLING 925," confirming its purity and origin. Whether worn as a bohemian statement piece or a unique October birthstone alternative, this ring offers a magical play of color and a timeless, artistic silhouette.
Vintage Condition & Care: All items listed are previously owned and used unless otherwise stated. Please expect signs of wear such as scuffs, blemishes, or imperfections. While most pieces are gently cleaned with a jeweler's cloth or warm soapy water, Native American pieces are left unpolished to preserve the natural patina often desired by collectors.
Item specification
- Materials
- Sterling Silver, Silver, Sterling, 925, Ag, Silber, Opalite, Glass, Art Glass, Simulated Opal
- Ring size
- 5 1/4 US/CA
- Primary color
- Silver
- Theme
- Southwestern
- Adjustable
- No
- Gemstone
- Opal
- Style
- Mid-century
- Setting
- Prong
- Cut type
- Oval
- Weight
- 4.3 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 5.25
- Inside diameter
- 15.9 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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