Rare Coral and Turquoise Zuni Cluster Ring [SOLD]
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- Category: Jewelry Rings
- Origin: Zuni Pueblo, SHE-WE-NA
- Medium: Sterling Silver, Coral, Turquoise
- Size: 1-¾” x 1” face; Ring Size: 8
- Item # C4070G SOLD
A rare oval piece of red coral is surrounded by small pieces of turquoise in this Zuni ring. The one-inch cabochon of coral is mounted in a sawtooth bezel which is in turn is framed by a thin twisted wire. Surrounding the coral are 18 small pieces of turquoise, each unique in its own shade of blue. Small sterling silver drops ring the outer edge. The combination of red coral and the various shades of blue make for an exceptional example of Zuni cluster work.
Condition: The Coral and Turquoise Cluster Ring is in good condition. The stones are in very good shape.
Provenance: The ring is from an extensive Southwest Indian Jewelry collection of a gentleman from Colorado.
Recommended Reading:
Zuni Jewelry by Theda Bassman
Evolving Southwest Indian Jewelry by Nancy Schiffer
- Category: Jewelry Rings
- Origin: Zuni Pueblo, SHE-WE-NA
- Medium: Sterling Silver, Coral, Turquoise
- Size: 1-¾” x 1” face; Ring Size: 8
- Item # C4070G SOLD
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