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Vintage Navajo Rex Abeita Sterling Inlay Ring

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:70.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
Vintage Navajo Rex Abeita Sterling Inlay Ring
Featured in this lot is this Vintage Navajo Diné artist Rex Abeita Sterling Silver Multi-Stone Inlay Ring, circa 1960s-1970s. The ring features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver and channel inlay Turquoise, Mother of Pearl, Jet, Carnelian, Red Branch Coral, and Spiny Oyster. First mastered by the Zuni, creating inlay jewelry is also part of Navajo and Hopi silversmiths' artistry. The ring is marked 'R' for the hallmark and shows a stamped 'Sterling'. The condition of this Navajo ring is good with no obvious signs of damage. Size 11.5, measures .625"W x .5"D x 1.125"L, collective weight is 10.6 grams.