NEW/Vintage s/s turquoise,spiny oyster, sugalite ring; 5 1/2, Elgin Tom, Navajo

Description

Native American hand-crafted sterling silver ring with purple spiny oyster or sugalite (oval), spiny oyster (round) and turquoise (angled square) vertically set stones signed by Elgin Tom, talented Navajo artist. The ring is approximately size 5 1/2. It is approximately 1 1/2" x 3/4" and weighs approximately 9.4 grams. Tapers to the back for a comfortable fit.
Elgin Tom is a well-known Navajo silversmith who learned his craft from his grandfather and father who made their own intricate and unique stamps for their hand-crafted jewelry, as does Elgin. Born in Gallup, NM, he is an award winning silversmith whose jewelry often symbolizes family and clan.
We purchased this ring new for our gallery inventory in 1993 and it has been in inventory or our safe, unworn.  Please examine carefully and let us know if you have any questions or need further information/photos. Please visit and follow our store for more exciting contemporary and traditional Native American (Navajo, Hopi, Zuni, Santo Domingo) pieces from a variety of artists and tribal affiliations. American West Boutique was founded in 1992 and is an online seller of Native American Jewelry and Art, cowboy/girl boots (Rios of Mercedes, Ammons, Anderson Bean, Luchese, Stallion, Tres Outlaws, Sterling, Justin, Tony Lama, Panhandle Slim), leather and suede and apparel. Shipped to Continental US only by UPS to street addresses only. No PO boxes, please. Payment must be received within 5 days of sale or item may be relisted.