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 junk 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 an excellent grade of natural turquoise, which is getting more & more difficult to find anymore, unless you're willing to pay top dollar per carat. That is if you can find any, since much has gone into private collectors hands & has become very valuable... 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:

When it comes to top quality natural turquoise, there's nothing that compares..No,it's not something that you can learn in a matter of weeks,nor month's,but sometimes can take years to 'spot' & know quality. Gem quality natural turquoise jewelry is dictated in price, since not only natural, but “Gem Quality" natural goes for much more per carat than stabilized/treated turquoise does..(You pay for what you get in this business!) And another that can't go without being said, is that it's that 'glossy-spit shine' finish that only harder turquoise gives you! (“Harder” equates to quality) It's definitely something that takes a good eye & years to learn,but once you know what you're looking at, you'll be able to see it every time.

This may not be one of Federico's biggest rings,but it's designed with nothing BUT quality! From the stones, to the over the top precise (& impeccable!!) workmanship, this is one fabulously made ring!

Designed in a halo cluster design, where the center cut has a killer cut of blue Royston that is surrounded by a halo of square 'tile' cuts that are actually laid in a diamond pattern.. Because both blues used are from 2 different mines ,it gives this ring a little more contrast..

The shank is made to be adjustable & is presently set at a size 9.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 2 sizes. If you need it smaller,I would prefer taking it to your jeweler,since personally I find harder for me to do...

A NOTE:
**Anything with Larry's turquoise comes with a higher price tag,due to the quality & rarity*** If you're like many of us who are big fan's of Cooley's turquoise, then please check out my other listings, by clicking on "Larry's" name if you see it in the category .