Substantial Vintage Navajo Sterling & Turquoise Statement Ring – Size 8.5, 23g

Bold, weighty, and wonderfully old-school. This vintage Navajo ring centers a large natural turquoise cabochon framed by twisted wire and hand-wrought leaf motifs. The stone shows age and character (minor pits and surface imperfections typical of older turquoise) and sits securely in the bezel. Inside the shield back is an incised pictograph-style hallmark I haven’t been able to attribute.

Details:
Size: 8.5
Weight: 23 grams (very substantial)
Face measurements: approx. 1.25" L x 0.9" W (at widest)
Metal: Sterling silver (tested)
Stone: Turquoise cabochon; rich medium blue with subtle matrix; likely Southwest U.S. origin
Hallmark: Unidentified pictograph on the inner back plate

Condition:
Vintage wear throughout: surface scratches, patina, and a few small stone imperfections from age/use.
Stone is secure in the bezel.

You may notice a faint seam on the shank consistent with old sizing work—solid and wearable.

Sizing & Comfort:
The tapered band and deep saddle back make this big ring surprisingly comfortable and balanced on the finger.