Signed - Albert Jake, Navajo Vintage Dry Creek Turquoise Sterling Silver

Description: Signed-Albert Jake Navajo, Sterling Silver Dry Creek Turquoise Ring Size 5 3/4 US Markings “ A JAKE” Hallmark for Albert Jake Navajo “Sterling” Verified Dry Creek Turquoise Total Weight ~ 19.4 grams Band width ~ 5 - 15mm Setting ~ 23 x 18mm Dry Creek Turquoise ~ 20 x 15 x 5mm * The Dry Creek mine is a small mine located in Lander County outside of Austin, NV. Sometimes referred to as Sacred Buffalo turquoise, the Dry Creek turquoise mine was discovered in the early 1990s by the Shoshone Indian tribe. Dry Creek turquoise forms in any area with low concentrations of copper & aluminum. This very rare situation results in the very pale blue color found in Dry Creek turquoise. Dry Creek turquoise is naturally hard and takes a nice polish, so no treatment is needed. No other vein of this material has been discovered anywhere in the world. Albert Jake was born in 1959 in the Zuni Pueblo south of Gallup, New Mexico. He learned silversmithing from his parents. He specializes in traditional set stones and cluster jewelry with intricate stamp work. He has been smithing since 1987. He also creates sand-paintings and makes pottery

Price: 498 USD

Location: Dexter, Michigan

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