Description

Number 8 Mine Turquoise Men's Ring sz 12.75

This size 12 3/4 ring has a great shape and was made by Navajo Artist John Nelson. Suitable for a man or woman. The Number 8 Mine Turquoise stone is an outstanding powder blue with a light to dark gold matrix and a bit of white. The stone sets in a smooth bezel and is surrounded by twisted silver wire roping. There's a bit of stamp work around the border. It has a wide sturdy shank with silver detailing.

It measures 1" tall by 7/8" at it's widest point.
weight: 17 grams on my scale
It's marked sterling under the shank and signed. Inside the band it's marked 925.
I placed a quarter there for scale.

Number 8 Turquoise The Number 8 turquoise mine in Carlin, Nevada was first mined in 1929 until its depletion. In its prime, # 8 produced some of the largest nuggets of turquoise found. A spider web matrix of colors ranging from golden brown to black set off the unique bright powder blue and green background of the stone. It has been valued for it's beauty and reputed spiritual and life giving qualities. Since 1978 there has been no Number 8 Turquoise mined. There is however, an existing stock pile that Mr Dowell Ward, the last owner of the mine, has stocked away for later sorting. Number 8 turquoise is a very valuable acquisition and a collector's item, because once the reserve is gone there will be no more material released onto the market.

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 :)