Blue Gem Ring by Jock Favour- 9
Blue Gem Ring by Jock Favour- 9
Sterling silver ring is set with natural Blue Gem Turquoise. This ring is comprised of diamond shapes stacked together to create a jagged sort of rectangle.
Ring size: 9
Width: 1.48"
Shank width: 0.65"
Material: Sterling Silver (Silver925)
Weight: 1.03oz 29.20Grams
Artist: Jock Favour (Anglo)
Jock was collector and trader of Native American Jewelry. An Arizona native, Jock Favour is well-known for his old-style jewelry that pays tribute to the classic techniques of Native American jewelry-making. Jock achieves the antique look of his jewelry by combining older stones with ingot silver to create heavy and beautiful pieces.
Stone: Blue Gem Turquoise
Located near the Royston mine in Lander County, Nevada. The Turquoise from this claim is recognized as Blue Gem or Blue Mountain. The mine was discovered in 1907, by Lew Cirac. This mine has changed hands numerous times, and the color has ranged from the earliest finds of sky-blue stone to later blue greens with a dark brown matrix.
Note: This ring is sized according to US standards.