Federico Jimenez-Chunky Statement Size -Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Cluster Cross-925 Ring- Adj. Size 8-1/2 (Turquoise From Larry Cooley's Collection)
Federico Jimenez-Chunky Statement Size -Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Cluster Cross-925 Ring- Adj. Size 8-1/2 (Turquoise From Larry Cooley's Collection)
ABOUT LARRY COOLEY TURQUOISE:
The turquoise that this is made with, came from the late "Larry Cooley's" private collection. Mr. Cooley was one of the most reputably known turquoise vendors in the industry, who artists would go to when they wanted the highest quality turquoise for their own designs.. Since he was very knowledgeable, he knew what separated the lower grade/chalky cuts from the premium grades & was committed to offering only the finest that each mine produced. He was one who wouldn't dare offer turquoise to someone, that he himself, wouldn't want.
One would be right to say that, the turquoise he collected & sold, were qualities that only the finest of the finest "Turquoise Connoisseur's" would buy..He had a vast collection of nothing BUT premium turquoise that were all natural,since his rocks were mined long before they started treating turquoise & had the best that each mine produced.
So these cuts are all natural, which is getting more & more difficult to find anymore, unless you're willing to pay top dollar per carat. After Larry's passing, everyone wanted dibs on his whole collection, but because of Federico's long time connection with Larry & Larry's family, he was fortunate to purchase this 'once in a lifetime' limited & very pricy collection(This is reflected in price) So once these stones are used up, they're gone!
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THE RING:
The shank is made to be adjustable & is presently set at a size 8-1/2.If you need it larger, I can size it up for you, but honestly I don't like to go no more than 1 to 1-1/2 sizes. If you need it smaller,I would prefer taking it to your jeweler, since I personally find going down in size, harder to do...
Please view all the provide photos since they play a role to the description.
A NOTE:
**Anything with Larry's turquoise comes with a higher price tag,due to the quality & rarity***
ARTIST: Federico Jimenez
TURQUOISE PROVENANCE: From Larry Cooley's Limited Turquoise Collection
CIRCA MINED: 1950'S-70'S
SIZE: 8.50
ADJUSTABLE: YES
MATERIAL: Sleeping Beauty Turquoise
CUT SHAPE: Rectangular-Square-Round
AVERAGE SIZE OF LARGER RECTANGULAR CUTS: 14 mm x 9 mm (Slightly over 1/2"" x 3/8")
AVERAGE SIZE OF SMALLER RECTANGULAR CUTS: 9.5 mm x 7 mm
ROUND CUTS SIZE: 4 mm Round
WEIGHT: 1.88 OUNCES (53.5 Grams)
MEASUREMENT: 2" Tall 1-3/4" Wide
METAL: Sterling Silver
METAL FINISH: Contemporary-Mirror Polish
HALLMARK: JF/STERLING
Comes Gift Boxed..
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SIGNATURE REQUIREMENT:
Anything with this kind of price tag, will have a mandatory signature confirmation requirement & will come insured.. If you're not home in the day & need it shipped where it can be signed for,please change that in your "Ship To" section before I create the shipping label***I'm sorry if this may be an inconvenience, but I do not ship expensive pieces without one. This is for your safety & mine.