$775.00
By the 1970s, turquoise dealers from the Middle East realized collectors in the American Southwest appreciated stones filled with heavy natural matrix. While many traditional jewelers preferred clean robin’s egg blue turquoise, Southwestern collectors and Native artists embraced stones with dramatic character and bold patterns.
Persian Turquoise | Sterling Silver
By the 1970s, turquoise dealers from the Middle East realized collectors in the American Southwest appreciated stones filled with heavy natural matrix. While many traditional jewelers preferred clean robin’s egg blue turquoise, Southwestern collectors and Native artists embraced stones with dramatic character and bold patterns. Some of the most prized American turquoise mines, including Lander Blue, Number Eight, and Lone Mountain, are celebrated specifically for their rich matrix.
Navajo silversmith Calvin Martinez showcases that appreciation beautifully in this handcrafted sterling silver ring. The design features two large oval cuts of Persian Turquoise stacked in a striking vertical setting. Each stone displays a deep vivid blue color filled with heavy dark matrix that gives the ring a bold natural appearance and unmistakable Southwestern character.
The stones are surrounded by twisted wire, bead wire, and traditional stamped silver drops that frame the turquoise while adding depth and texture to the design. Calvin balances the substantial double-stone setting with a solid sterling silver ring shank that tapers comfortably for everyday wear.
Large double-stone rings like this have long been favorites among collectors of Navajo jewelry because they combine statement style with traditional silversmithing techniques. This piece captures the bold look of classic Southwestern turquoise jewelry while highlighting the artistry and craftsmanship that define Calvin Martinez’s work.
Ring Length – 2 1/2″
Ring Width – 1″
Ring Size – 9
Weight – 1.1 ozt
1 in stock
