Navajo-Style Sterling Silver and Turquoise Statement Ring

This is a prominent oval-shaped sterling silver statement ring, likely of Southwestern or Navajo origin. The piece features a central, elongated turquoise cabochon of a clear, Robin's egg blue hue with minimal matrix visible. The stone is securely set in a classic serrated saw-tooth bezel. Surrounding the center stone is a decorative silver border consisting of a blackened, oxidized recession that provides high contrast. This recessed area is adorned with two small, silver 'raindrop' or sunburst appliques at the top and bottom. The outer perimeter of the ring face is a wide, polished silver band with intricate hand-stamped 'scalloped' or 'crescent' motifs along the edge and four distinct sunburst or floral stamps placed at the cardinal points. The craftsmanship indicates traditional silversmithing techniques. The silver displays a soft, aged patina with minor surface scratches consistent with careful wear. The construction appears solid, with the face elongated to cover a significant portion of the finger, characteristic of mid-20th-century to contemporary Southwestern jewelry styles. No hallmark is visible in the image, but the design is consistent with Native American artisanal production.