Zuni Pueblo 13-Cut Cabochon Turquoise Butterfly Ring

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Jeweler Once Known
  • Category: Jewelry Rings
  • Origin: Zuni Pueblo, She-We-Na
  • Medium: turquoise, silver
  • Size:
    1” x 1-¼” face;
    5-½” ring size
  • Item # C4800i
  • Price: $750

Alternate side view of this ring.The jewelry of Zuni Pueblo is renowned for its extensive use of turquoise and its striking, innovative designs. This particular "butterfly-style" ring exemplifies these characteristics, featuring beautifully cut teardrop-shaped turquoise. The turquoise gemstones have been meticulously set in silver channels, culminating in a ring of remarkable beauty. The design is symmetrical, lending a sense of balance and harmony to the piece.

The turquoise used in this ring is of a shade that is instantly recognizable and commonly associated with bright colors. It exudes a positive aura and is extremely pleasing to the eye, adding to the ring's overall allure.

Crafted by a once known Zuni jeweler, this ring remains unsigned, a silent testament to the anonymous artist's skill and talent. The Zuni people have a rich tradition of stone cutting, and this ring serves as a wonderful example of their expertise. Each ring, like this one, is not merely a piece of jewelry, but a work of art, embodying the spirit and culture of the Zuni people.


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Condition: excellent condition

Provenance: this Zuni Pueblo 13-Cut Cabochon Turquoise Ring is from a client of Adobe Gallery

Recommended Reading: Zuni: The Art And The People by Ed and Barbara Bell

TAGS: Zuni PuebloSouthwest Indian Jewelry

Jeweler Once Known
  • Category: Jewelry Rings
  • Origin: Zuni Pueblo, She-We-Na
  • Medium: turquoise, silver
  • Size:
    1” x 1-¼” face;
    5-½” ring size
  • Item # C4800i
  • Price: $750

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