Vintage Three-Stone Turquoise and Sterling Silver Ring

This is a vintage Southwestern-style sterling silver ring featuring three round turquoise cabochons set in a horizontal row. The central stone is slightly larger than the two flanking stones, all secured within saw-tooth serrated bezels that are recessed into the silver face. The metalwork displays characteristics of traditional Navajo or Zuni craftsmanship, featuring small silver droplets (raindrops) nestled between the settings and a split-shoulder design that tapers into a slender, flat band. The turquoise stones exhibit a vibrant, medium-cyan hue with minimal visible matrix, suggesting high-quality natural stone or stabilization. The ring shows a notable aged patina, with dark oxidation in the recessed areas surrounding the beadwork and bezel edges, which enhances the sculptural relief of the design. The band appears slightly irregular in shape, indicating hand-forged construction rather than modern mass production. There is visible surface wear and minor scratching on the silver, consistent with long-term use, but no major cracks or missing stones. While a clear artist's hallmark is not fully legible in the image, the interior of the band shows faint indentations that likely correspond to a '925' or 'Sterling' quality mark. Based on the construction style and patina, the piece likely dates to the late 20th century (1970s-1990s).