RARE Vintage Navajo Sterling Saddle Ring | Size 10.5 | Natural Turquoise | Artist-Stamped “KEE”

This museum-worthy Navajo ring is an extraordinary example of early Native American silversmithing—featuring a sculptural saddle design, hand-forged from sterling silver and set with a natural turquoise stone showing rich blue tones and earthy matrix.

Crafted with striking attention to form and symbolic detail, the saddle motif pays homage to the deep connection between Navajo culture and horsemanship. With its size, presence, and unique figural styling, this ring likely dates to the 1940s–1960s and was almost certainly made as a one-of-a-kind piece—perhaps for ceremonial or commemorative use.

The inside is stamped “KEE,” a name associated with multiple Navajo silversmiths, though the age and construction style suggest an earlier-generation artist, potentially working independently or through a trading post.

🔹 Size: 10.5
🔹 Stone: Turquoise cabochon
🔹 Metal: Unmarked
🔹 Motif: Sculptural saddle form
🔹 Era: Circa 1940s–1960s
🔹 Band: Wide split shank, handcrafted

This is not a tourist piece or a reproduction. Every element—from the heavy patina to the rugged bezel and textured finish—reflects decades of age and handwear. An incredibly rare statement piece for collectors of Native American jewelry or Western Americana.

⚠️ Disclaimer: This piece is artist-stamped and consistent with the work of early Navajo silversmiths using the name “KEE.” While believed to be authentic based on research, hallmark comparison, and construction techniques, it has not been professionally authenticated.