Vintage Native American Sterling Silver Turquoise Oval Statement Ring

This is a vintage statement ring handcrafted from sterling silver and set with a large, oval-shaped turquoise cabochon. The turquoise displays a vibrant robin's egg blue hue with a prominent dark brown/black spiderweb matrix, characteristic of mines such as Kingman or Royston. The stone is securely held in a hand-stamped serrated (sawtooth) bezel, which is a hallmark of traditional Southwestern or Native American craftsmanship. Surrounding the bezel is a decorative silver shadowbox-style frame featuring subtle hand-tooled leaf or feather-like indentations. The triple-split shank band provides structural stability for the large setting and tapers into a single solid band at the base. Physically, the silver shows a desirable aged patina with significant oxidation in the recessed areas, which highlights the detail of the metalwork. There are visible surface scratches and minor tarnish consistent with mid-to-late 20th-century age. No maker's marks are visible in the photo, but the construction techniques suggest individual artisanal production rather than mass manufacturing. The quality of the stone setting and the weight of the split-shank indicate high-quality silversmithing typical of Fred Harvey Era or slightly later vintage Southwestern jewelry.