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Edison Yazzie Colorful Ring sz 12.25

At a recent buying show I had the the pleasure to meet Navajo Artist Edison Yazzie, bio and picture below. Really nice guy and I love his work! His use of inlay design and color remind me of the desert landscape. It’s very natural and organic looking. Each of his pieces is a unique work of art.

This ring, size 12 1/4, is from his Lazuli Collection. Suitable for a man or woman. It has bright inlays of jasper, golden tiger eye, blue turquoise, red coral and lots of deep black jet, quite striking.

weight: 12.8 grams on my scale.
It's marked Sterling and signed Edison Yazzie. It’s also marked LD for his company Lazuli Designs.
It measures 5/8” tall in the front.
I placed a quarter there for scale.

Edison Yazzie

“Edison Yazzie is one of the most well- known and talented Native American artists in the Southwest. He was born in 1964 to the Black Sheep Clan and Under Folded Arms. Edison’s entire family is also steeped in Navajo artistic tradition. Edison was drawn to the jewelry arts as a youth and has continued to perfect his style of geometric inlay for the last three decades. As a master craftsman, every piece that he creates has a traditional meaning. The colors and designs are carefully chosen to tell a story. Edison has enjoyed teaching other artists and passing on his craft throughout the years, each of which carries on a piece of his personality in their art. Sharing is a very important concept to Edison. He takes great pride in passing on his belief in Navajo tradition. Each piece of his art reflects his personality, cultural heritage, and is a display of his life as a Navajo artist. He continues to create his unique inlay and is still discovering new ways to express himself through his art.”

Sure to make a Fine addition to any collection, or a great gift!

Please note: Pictures are enlarged to show detail, remember everything looks bigger on line :)