Navajo Ring‎ Kingman Turquoise

This gorgeous sterling silver Navajo ring is set with non stabilized Kingman Turquoise. The silversmithing of this ring is phenomenal. It was new at the time this post was made years ago, and has acquired some patina since it has been stored since posting. I purchased this in Santa Fe where I have a second home from a dealer that specializes in fine Native American jewelry and artifacts. Ring is stamped sterling and has the M. Linkin as the hallmark. Ella M. Linkin was born in 1954 to the Salt People Clan and Water Edge Clan. Born in Gallup, NM, Ella now lives and works in Spencer Valley, NM. Ella began silversmithing when she was 15 years old, and she was trained in her craft by her father, Lee Wylie. Ella's work is carefully detailed with strong lines that