Burton's Gems and Opals

"Miriam Chuyate" Hopi Turquoise & Coral Ring in Sterling Silver | Vintage c.1960's

Name: "Miriam Chuyate" Hopi Turquoise & Coral Ring in Sterling Silver | Vintage c.1960's
Brand: Burton's Gems and Opals
SKU: 911
Price: 435.0 USD
Availability: InStock

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A Bit About The Piece

Handmade in sterling silver by Hopi-Tewa artist, Miriam Chuyate, who was taught jewelry craftsmanship by her Zuni husband. The richness of the red coral indicates very early, old material. The ring itself was likely created in the mid to late 1960's to the very early 1970's.

Details, details...

The Stones: Turquoise & Coral, natural

Turquoise:

stone count: 2
cut: freeform polished triangular cuts
average stone measurements (millimeters): 8.90mm x 7.68mm
average stone measurements (inches): 0.33" x 0.3"
stone origin: Royston Mining District, Nevada
treatments: not dyed, possibly stabilized

Coral:

stone count: 2
cut: oval cabochon cuts
average stone measurements (millimeters): 8.03mm x 5.70mm
average stone measurements (inches): 0.3" x 0.2"
stone origin: Mediterranean Sea
treatments: none

The Setting: Bezel Set Solitaire Ring with Rope Accent

metal: .925 sterling silver, solid
top of ring width: 39.57mm (1.6")
height of ring from finger: 5.17mm (0.2")
bottom of shank width: 2.60mm
ring weight: 7.37 grams
default ring size: 5.50
era: circa 1960's to 1970's
partially stamped "M. CHUYATE" by the Hopi (married Zuni) artist, Miriam Chuyate

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