1970s Vintage Southwestern Dine Navajo Ben Touchine Sterling & Turquoise Cocktail Ring - Size 8.5

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Ben Touchine (1933-2013) was an American Dine’ Navajo Silversmith. He came from a family of Native American silversmiths. He is … Read more Ben Touchine (1933-2013) was an American Dine’ Navajo Silversmith. He came from a family of Native American silversmiths. He is known for crafting Southwestern silver jewelry. He favored traditional Navajo aesthetics with nugget-style stone placement. He specialized in inlay work and favored cuff bracelets and watches. This large cocktail ring features his inlay work with a bird of jet sitting on a branch of turquoise pieces. The image is inlaid in an oval Mother-of-Pearl shell which is set in a sterling setting that has 12 cabochon turquoise stones. One-of-a-kind magnificent cocktail ring

THE AMERICAN SOUTHWEST COLLECTION: Vintage Home is pleased to launch our collection of vintage JEWELRY & ACCESSORIES this month starting with a salute to American designer Ralph Lauren’s iconic style featuring pieces from the great Southwest. You will find sterling silver works from Navajo, Dine’ and Zuni silversmiths with blue and green Turquoise from the mines of Kingsman, Carico Lake and Royston. The collection is influenced by Spanish Conquistador Explorers, Mission Revivals and crafts from Native Americans that include Jewelry, Art, Home Décor and Furniture pieces. Many are handmade from the regional Oak, Pine and Cedar woods. Approximately half of our Turquoise Jewelry is signed by the silversmith. Ralph Lauren made this style chic and truly iconic American. Over the next three months, we will continue to list our complete Jewelry & Accessories inventory that includes piece from different eras and styles like Art Deco, Contemporary and Mid-Century. Please check back for updates. Click on VINTAGE HOME to get to our shop. If you purchase more than one item, we COMBINE SHIP whenever possible to reduce shipping costs. Chairish manages all Jewely & Accessories shipping, but for other items, message us with your zip code to see if we can get a lower Seller Managed UPS or truck delivery price. Thank you for visiting. Stay as long as you like. Offers welcome. See less