Sterling Silver Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring

This is a sterling silver (.925 purity) ring featuring a prominent cabochon-cut Sleeping Beauty turquoise gemstone. The turquoise is a vibrant, natural sky-blue color with subtle natural matrixing visible as darker specks or veins, characteristic of authentic turquoise. The stone is set in a bezel surrounded by an ornate, possibly Art Nouveau or Arts and Crafts inspired, silver setting that incorporates swirling and interwoven scrollwork elements around the central gem. The band is a relatively simple sterling silver design, tapering slightly towards the back. The overall construction appears solid and well-made, indicating good craftsmanship. There are no obvious signs of significant damage such as chips or cracks on the stone, though some minor surface wear consistent with age and use may be present on both the silver and the turquoise. The silver exhibits a light patina in the recesses of the scrollwork, which enhances the design's depth but could be polished if desired. No clear maker's marks or signatures are discernible from the provided images, but the '925 sterling' context suggests a quality metal. The style suggests it could date from the mid-20th century to contemporary, with an emphasis on natural stone and handcrafted aesthetics.