Vintage Turquoise and Sterling Silver Ring

This is a vintage ring featuring a prominent rectangular turquoise cabochon as its centerpiece, surrounded by smaller, irregularly shaped turquoise chips. The primary stone exhibits a light, almost apple-green hue with subtle brown or tan matrix veining, characteristic of some natural turquoise varieties. The cabochon appears polished and somewhat domed, with a visible luster. The surrounding smaller turquoise pieces are a more vivid blue-green, suggesting potential variations in origin or stabilization. These chips are set flush against the central stone and appear to be secured by an inlay technique, possibly set in a resin or epoxy, which shows some yellowish discoloration around the edges, indicating age or adhesive degradation. The bezel surrounding the entire stone arrangement is crafted from sterling silver, identifiable by its characteristic silvery-white color and the slight tarnishing visible in the crevices of the decorative rope or twisted wire motif that borders the setting. The craftsmanship appears to be in a Southwestern Native American style, often associated with such turquoise and silver jewelry. The overall condition suggests wear consistent with a vintage item, including minor surface scratches on the main stone and some patination on the silver. There are no visible maker's marks or signatures in the provided image, but the construction and materials point to an estimated age from the mid-20th century.