Navajo Phosphosiderite Sterling Silver Ring - Size 6.75

About:
Phosphosiderite is a rare gemstone treasured for its soft lilac to rich purple hues, sometimes showing pink or golden streaks that add unique character. Discovered in the late 19th century, it is found in only a handful of locations worldwide, including Chile and Argentina. Its calming pastel tones make it a distinctive choice for Navajo + Southwestern jewelry, often paired with turquoise or silver to highlight its gentle beauty. Because of its rarity and delicate color, Phosphosiderite has become a favorite among collectors looking for something unusual yet timeless.

Native American History:
The production of Native American jewelry began thousands of years ago with stones, bones, coral, and shells. Natives turned these materials into wearable jewelry and traded them for other goods between tribes.
Jewelry was also a marker of status within Native American communities. Individuals of the ruling or elite class typically wore more elaborate pieces to indicate their significant place in society.
Native Americans even carved tiny beads out of shells and bones to wear as necklaces or bracelets, similar to the ones we wear today.
They wore pendants on leather strings, rings, and earrings from materials in their surrounding environment.
Much of the jewelry that is on the market today has been influenced by these early jewelry makers.