Coral and Sterling Serpent Ring with Large Stone [SOLD]

Serpents are often seen as symbols of water in the iconography of the Southwestern Native American. The curves of the serpent suggest the rolling waves of water. Water is essential to survival in the arid desert. This serpent ring features a large coral stone set in a silver bezel and surrounded by silver leaf motifs and a serpent wrapped around the coral with head and rattler overlaid over the coral.  The initials CM are stamped on the ring.

Condition: original condition

Recommended Reading: Jewelry by Southwest American Indians: Evolving Designs by Nancy N. Schiffer

Provenance: from the estate of a gentleman from Texas, passed through the family