"Miriam Chuyate" Hopi Turquoise & Coral Ring in Sterling Silver | Vintage c.1960's Turquoise stone cut: faceted cushion cut

stone cut: faceted cushion cut

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"Miriam Chuyate" Hopi Turquoise & Coral Ring in Sterling Silver | Vintage c.1960's Turquoise stone cut: faceted cushion cutA Bit About The Piece Handmade in sterling silver by Hopi Tewa artist, Miriam Chuyate, who was taught jewelry craftsmanship by her Zuni husband. The richness of the red coral indicates very early, old material. The ring itself was likely created in the mid to late 1960's to the very early 1970's. Details, details The Stones: Turquoise & Coral, natural Turquoise: stone count: 2 cut: freeform polished triangular cuts average stone measurements