EUNICE J. TSO Navajo Native American Feathers Cocktail Ring 14Kt Gold & Turquoise

Navajo ring designed by Eunice J. Tso.

This is a fabulous and very rare native American cocktail ring, created by the Navajo goldsmith Eunice J. Tso, back in the late 1960's. The ring is very bold and carefully crafted with substantial weight in solid yellow gold of 14 karats with textured and polished finishes. The design is made up with multiples feathers that are holding on top a natural earth mined blue turquoise. The ring is fabulously designed with great Native-American patterns.

Country: Navajo United States.

Period: Native American 1960

Turquoise: Mounted in a bezel setting, with 1 oval cabochon cut (20 x 15 x 5 mm) carved from natural blue turquoise of about 13 carats.

Birthstone: Turquoise or the month of December.

Weight: 27.85 Grams, (17.85 Dwt).

Size: 10.5 and may be easily sized up or down on special request.

Measurements: 29 mm by 26 mm (Inches) and raise 7 mm over the finger.

Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the gold and signed as follows, "J. TSO 14KT".

Literature: Bob Brucia. Turquoise Jewel of the Southwest Bob Brucia's Nevada Gem Collection
Osburn, Bob & Annie Brucia. Nevada Gem, 2012. Barry Morris, William A. Turnbaugh. Indian Jewelry of the American Southwest, Schiffer 2006. For similar rings illustrated.

Collateral: This ring is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.

Condition: The overall condition of this Eunice J. Tso ring is excellent. Besides the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The turquoise is secured in their settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.

INVENTORY REF: R120924AMNS/.5221