Zuni Pueblo Turquoise inlay Sterling Silver Ring [SOLD]

The first Zuni silversmith, Lanyad, learned his trade from the Navajo smith Adsity Chon in 1872. After that time the Zuni combined their lapidary skills with delicate silver work to develop a distinctive jewelry style.  The Zuni specialized in setting stones into newly discovered technique of silverwork.  This exquisite ring is comprised of sculptured turquoise set into silver channels and then buffed to fit the contour of the curved ring top.  It is an excellent example of Zuni work.