Darryl Dean Begay, Navajo 18k Gold Tufa Cast "America's Gem" Ring with Candelaria Turquoise Cabochon

Item: NJ1517C
Material: 18k gold and turquoise
Size: size 10
Period: Contemporary
Origin: Navajo
Artist: Darryl Dean Begay

This is a modern Navajo 18k gold ring by Darryl Dean Begay. The tufa cast band retains the natural stone texture and features American flag design elements. The oval shaped cabochon of high grade Candelaria turquoise is set in a heavy sawtooth bezel. The ring is clearly hallmarked on the interior in the casting. "The Candelaria turquoise is the finest example of Red Web high grade Candelaria. The ring band is an American flag. The bezel is handmade and finely crafted. My finest ring to date" - Darryl Begay, 2008

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