Description: Vintage Native American Zuni Artist Effie Calavasa Sterling Silver Hand Crafted C.80’s Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Snake Eyes 🐍Ring Size 6.25 DESCRIPTION: Ring Weight: 2.72 Grams Ring Size: 6.25 Ring Face Measures: 15.5mm tall x 11mm wide Turquoise Stone Measures: 5mm tall x 6mm wide Band Width: 1.7mm Hallmark: EFFIE C. ZUNI This is a very exquisite ring that must not be overlooked! This piece of Native American jewelry is Zuni hand crafted by artist Effie Calavaza out of authentic sterling silver and real Turquoise stones. The ring has a total of FOUR stones, TWO of which are inlayed and create the snakes eyes, while the other TWO stones are set in hand cut bezel in the midst of a stunning silver snake design. Imprinted patterns and silver beads can be seen complimenting for a charming finish. In Native American beliefs, the snake is found in many healing and fertility rituals. It is also connected with lightning, speed, and being able to move undetected. Ring is stamped Zuni, and is hallmarked by the artist. Turquoise is the birthstone of December. It is believed that turquoise tends to bring good fortune, strength and helps overcome illness. Turquoise got its name from the Levantine traders called Turks who brought the stone to Europe from Persia via Turkey centuries ago. Native Americans have prized turquoise since the time of the Aztecs, who mined it in New Mexico. The natural variations that occur in turquoise are part of their appeal and beauty. Well-known artist Effie Calavaza is from the Zuni Tribe, which is located in New Mexico. Effie was taught by her husband Juan Calavaza and began silver work in 1956. She combined her husband's work and her designs to create some of the most beautiful and most distinctive Native American art! Her sand casting and hand done work are among the best and most recognized jewelry in the southwest. Her jewelry is stamped with the family hallmark EFFIE C. ZUNI, which is used by Effie and her three daughters Georgiana Yatsattie, Gloria Jean Garcia, and Susie Calavaza. Effie's daughters assist her in the jewelry making (she shared her spouse's mark, JUAN C. ZUNI, until his death ca. 1970). To this day Effie's
Price: 119 USD
Location: Hilliard, Ohio
End Time: 2025-01-14T00:54:13.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.95 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Antique: No
Number of Diamonds: N/A
Type of Main Stone: Natural Mined Sleeping Beauty Turquoise
Shape: Snake
Occasion: Anniversary, Birthday, Christmas, Engagement, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, Wedding
Main Stone Width: 6 mm
Main Stone Color: Blue
Metal: Sterling Silver
Secondary Stone: No Stone
Vintage: Yes
Main Stone: Turquoise
Ring Size: 6.25
Main Stone Treatment: Not Enhanced
Department: Women
Main Stone Shape: Oval
Style: Cocktail
Gemstone Clarity Grade: Eye Clean
Base Metal: Sterling Silver
Features: Engraved, Stackable
Number of Gemstones: 2
Handmade: Yes
Ethnic & Regional Style: Native American
Main Stone Creation: Natural
Signed: Yes
Color: Silver
Sizable: Yes
Material: Gemstone, Sterling Silver
Setting Style: Bezel
Brand: Effie Calavasa
Type: Ring
Metal Purity: .925
Era: Modern Era (1970's - Now)
Band Width: 1.7 mm
Theme: Animals & Insects, Beauty, Bohemian, Inspirational, Luck, Nature, Western
Tribal Affiliation: Zuni
Main Stone Length: 5 mm
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Country of Origin: United States
Wholesale: No
