Navajo Oval Golden Hills Turquoise Sterling Silver Ring - Adjustable Size

Navajo Oval Golden Hills Turquoise Sterling Silver Ring

Ring Size:
Adjustable band set at approx. Size 7

Stone Size:
Approx. 1 1/2" x 1 1/8"

About:
Golden Hills Turquoise, also known as Lavender Turquoise, comes from the Altyn-Tyube mine in Kazakhstan. First discovered in the 1960s, this rare stone is treasured for its light, almost periwinkle-blue color that can show soft lavender tones, often contrasted with a warm golden-brown matrix. Its unusual hue sets it apart from American varieties, making it one of the most distinctive and collectible turquoises in the world. Limited mining seasons due to harsh winters make Golden Hills both rare and highly sought after, with each stone carrying a unique beauty that feels both delicate and bold when set in Navajo silverwork.

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.