Late 20th Century Cluster Rings
4
to
3
6
8
9.5
13
10
1
4
1
3
3
1
4
4
3
1
2
1
1
342
135
113
33
13
6
4
4
3
2
1
Period: Late 20th Century
Style: Native American
KENNETH ETSITTY - Navajo Turquoise & Sterling Silver Ring - U.S. - Circa 1970's
Located in Chatham, CA
KENNETH ETSITTY - Navajo Morenci turquoise and sterling silver ring - featuring four American classic blue and green natural turquoise stones in modified bezel settings with interspe...
Category
American Native American Late 20th Century Cluster Rings
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
White Buffalo Turquoise and Sterling Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo White Buffalo turquoise and sterling silver ring. Large quality stone set in shadow box and teisted rop border with bead design. Maker's mark "A. Douglas, Sterling."
PERIOD: Contemporary
ORIGIN: Navajo, Southwest
SIZE: Size 9; Face 1 1/2" x 1"
Formation and Description
White Buffalo, although technically not turquoise, is often referred to as turquoise due to its discovery in a turquoise mine. The reason behind its illustrious white color is due to its formation by the same mineralization process, "regular" in which turquoise undergoes. However, the difference between this and other turquoise is that it lacks the presence of heavy metals like copper, iron, or zinc, which add the common turquoise colors in the blue-green-yellow spectrum. This stone, sometimes called Sacred White Buffalo, is very rare and coveted for its distinct qualities. This type of stone and jewelry made from it has become increasingly popular in recent years in Southwestern and Native American art communities.
History and the Mine
White Buffalo Turquoise was named by the Native Americans in the area of its discovery because they saw the beauty and purity of this stone and believed it to be as rare as a white buffalo. This stone has only been discovered in one mine worldwide. This unique mineral vein was discovered in the Dry Creek Mine on the Shoshone Indian Reservation near Battle Mountain, Nevada in 1993. With only the single deposit known in existence, and a very limited quantity remaining to be mined, this stone is quite rare and valuable.
The Stone Today
In recent years, White Buffalo Turquoise jewelry...
Category
American Native American Late 20th Century Cluster Rings
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
White Buffalo Turquoise and Sterling Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
White buffalo turquoise and sterling silver ring. Large stone surrounded by twisted rope and bead border. Thick band with six slashes that slide into one smooth band. Stamped "A. Douglas" and "Sterling" on inside of band.
PERIOD: Contemporary
ORIGIN: Navajo, Southwest
SIZE: Size 8.75; Face 2" x 1 1/4"
Formation and Description
White Buffalo, although technically not turquoise, is often referred to as turquoise due to its discovery in a turquoise mine. The reason behind its illustrious white color is due to its formation by the same mineralization process, "regular" in which turquoise undergoes. However, the difference between this and other turquoise is that it lacks the presence of heavy metals like copper, iron, or zinc, which add the common turquoise colors in the blue-green-yellow spectrum. This stone, sometimes called Sacred White Buffalo, is very rare and coveted for its distinct qualities. This type of stone and jewelry made from it has become increasingly popular in recent years in Southwestern and Native American art communities.
History and the Mine
White Buffalo Turquoise was named by the Native Americans in the area of its discovery because they saw the beauty and purity of this stone and believed it to be as rare as a white buffalo. This stone has only been discovered in one mine worldwide. This unique mineral vein was discovered in the Dry Creek Mine on the Shoshone Indian Reservation near Battle Mountain, Nevada in 1993. With only the single deposit known in existence, and a very limited quantity remaining to be mined, this stone is quite rare and valuable.
The Stone Today
In recent years, White Buffalo Turquoise jewelry...
Category
American Native American Late 20th Century Cluster Rings
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Lapis and Sterling Silver Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
B. Richards sterling double stone ring with natural lapis stones at each end and accented with a tiny rope design. The center has raindrop beads and ...
Category
American Native American Vintage Late 20th Century Cluster Rings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Related Items
Vintage Turquoise and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a beautifully assembled turquoise and diamond cluster ring. This vintage piece features a single 'eight cut' diamond at the centre of the face which is surrounded by a t...
Category
Late 20th Century Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Turquoise and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a vintage 18ct white gold turquoise and diamond cluster ring. The ring dates back to the 1980s and features a ribbed band and excellent quality diamonds.
Condition: Used (Ve...
Category
Vintage Late 20th Century Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, White Gold
Navajo Turquoise Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Beautiful Navajo "old pawn" turquoise and sterling silver ring. Nice stone surrounded by twisted rope and beaded sterling border.
PERIOD: After 1950
ORIGIN: Navajo, Southwest
SIZE:...
Category
American Native American Vintage Late 20th Century Cluster Rings
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Handcrafted Native American Ring
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning hand crafted Navajo Turquoise ring Measuring 1.82 in. x 1. in. Large bezel set turquoise Stone. The Ring is a 6.75in. and can be sized b...
Category
American Vintage Late 20th Century Cluster Rings
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Native American Zuni Petit Point Turquoise Sterling Silver Ring Bracelet Combo
Located in Montreal, QC
Native American Zuni Turquoise Petit Point attached Bracelet and Ring ensemble. Hand set with Petit Point Turquoise and crafted in 925 S...
Category
American Modernist Late 20th Century Cluster Rings
Materials
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Navajo Coral and Sterling Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo coral and sterling silver ring marked "Nakai Sterling." Six nuggets of beautiful coral in semi twist sterling wrap band.
PERIOD: After 1950
ORIGI...
Category
American Native American Vintage Late 20th Century Cluster Rings
Materials
Coral, Sterling Silver
Navajo Inlaid Ring Sterling Silver Gilbert Adeky Native American
By Gilbert Adeky
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Craftsmanship on this Gilert Adeky Ring. This has Exquiste inlay. Ring Measures 1.40 in. top to bottom x 1.30 in. wide. Ring is a size 7. This is out of a massive collectio...
Category
American Vintage Late 20th Century Cluster Rings
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Massive, one of a kind, custom Native American Navajo sterling silver, and highly collectible gem grade Golden Hills turquoise cluster statement...
Category
American Native American Late 20th Century Cluster Rings
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Ben Yazzie Navajo Native American Sterling Silver Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Native American Navajo Ben Yazzie sterling silver ring and turquoise stone size 7 1/2. Signed inside, top measures 27mm x 22mm, turquoise measures 21mm...
Category
American Native American Vintage Late 20th Century Cluster Rings
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Morenci Turquoise and Sterling Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo Morenci turquoise and sterling ring. Large stone set in shadow box design with classic twisted rope and leaf border.
PERIOD: After 1950
ORIG...
Category
American Native American Vintage Late 20th Century Cluster Rings
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Turquoise Silver and 15 Carat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This beauty has a large turquoise stone that pops next to the silver and the rose gold band. Modelled in silver and 15carat rose gold.
Ring Size: U 1/2 or 10 1/4
Stone Dimensions:...
Category
British Vintage Late 20th Century Cluster Rings
Materials
Turquoise, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring
Located in Greenport, NY
Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring
A beautiful bold turquoise ring, perfect ring to bring richness to any ou...
Category
Native American Vintage Late 20th Century Cluster Rings
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Antique Ruby And Pearl Ring
1880 Silver Diamond Ring
Victorian 1 Carat Sapphire Ring
Victorian Diamond Flower Ring
Foil Back Ring
Georgian Ruby Diamond
Navette Cluster Ring
Seed Pearl Cluster
1970s White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
Diamond Cluster Split Shank Gold Ring
Sapphire Cluster Rings Gia
1970s Vintage Cluster Ring
Vvs1 Cluster Ring
Diamond Daisy Flower
Victorian Emerald Cluster Ring
Yellow Gold Square Cluster Diamond Ring
Antique Diamond Cluster Georgian
Ceylon Sapphire Gold Cluster Ring