Signed - Lee Thompson, Vintage Navajo Castle Dome Turquoise Inlay Sterling Ring

Signed - Lee Thompson Vintage Navajo Castle Dome Turquoise Inlay Sterling Silver Ring Size 8 1/2 US Total Weight ~ 7.7 grams Markings “85” year created “STERLING” “LT” hallmark for Lee Thompson, Navajo Setting / Inlay Area ~ 7/8 x 3/4 x 1/4” depth Band width ~ 3/8 - 7/8” Verified Castle Dome Turquoise Castle Dome is located only 30 miles away from the Sleeping Beauty turquoise mine near Globe, Arizona. Starting in 1943.Castle Dome originally operated as a copper mine. The copper mine employees were allowed to mine turquoise on their days off. Most of this turquoise was purchased by stone dealers in the area. The copper mine was closed in the 1950s after copper demand had decreased after WWII. It was later reopened as the Pinto Valley mine and then eventually became the Castle Dome mine. Castle Dome Turquoise is known for its bright and clear blue color caused by high copper content. The color is similar to its cousin, Sleeping Beauty Turquoise. The mine had been previously worked by Anasazi Indigenous Americans. This is a mine that was very active back in the 1970's I only have 1 of this item . A copy of this listing is in Women’s jewelry. Duplicate listing will be deleted upon sale. Made in the USA Handmade #5896 SCAM ALERT ! FAKE Chinese and Russian websites with web address extensions ending in “baby” or are “private” area copying online listings