Old Ring

[KristenS]

Hello All,
Just wondering if someone might be able to help me identify this rings origin. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

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[shawninNY]

Are there any markings inside Kristen? Looks like a representation of a Phoenix on the side + turquoise + silver= black hills ? Perhaps ? Certainly looks southwestern!

 

[shawninNY]

And that looks like a really Nice piece of turquoise !

 

[shawninNY]

Is it peeling? The pic looks funny! If so it's styled southwest, but may not be genuine because silver work was there thing!

 

[Breezie]

I agree; it looks very Southwestern.

Neat find
Breezie

 

[Ed-D]

The bird is not a Thunderbird, it looks more like what is called a Peyote Bird, aka the Water Bird. However, the historical origin of the Peyote bird is not from any of the southwestern tribes, but originated with the tribes of the mid-western plains. I am not a jewelry expert, with the exception my wife and I got to Santa Fe every year for our anniversary and I buy her something every year! And let me tell you, I've seen this image a lot in modern southwestern design. Not sure how far back that tradition goes. Any markings on the inside?

 

[KristenS]

Everyone, thanks so much for your input. The ring is not peeling, it's a bit old and seems to have some sediment on it. As for the stone. It appears to be in great shape. There is a bit of what appears to be inscription on the inner side of the band, but it is faded. I will try to take a better pic of it and will repost.. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts..

 

[gunsil]

And that looks like a really Nice piece of turquoise !

Looks like dyed howlite to me.

 

[shawninNY]

Could be!