ABOUT DELBERT:
Delbert's work demands a higher price than most & it's pretty obvious why.Considered a veteran "Master Navajo Artist" that has been at this now for decades & is the artist that has taught & helped pave the careers for many of today's traditional Navajo Gallup jewelers that you find on the market..Delbert is the 'go-to" guy & the one other silversmith's look up to when they need technique/inspiration.

Delbert's work is beyond extraordinary & stays true to his Navajo roots by staying undeniably,traditional.He is 'old school'for the fact that each & everything that goes into his intricate metal work is completely hand fabricated.

Jewelers that started back in the era he had,it was important to use only natural,premium stones for their jewelry & with so many mines now closed down,it's hard for someone who came out of that era to settle for anything less,especially when you have your name on it!
Delbert 1st hand picks his stones & then lets the stone dictate the design..He never knows what he is going to make until the stone starts to 'speak' to him & then builds around it with the heavy gauge sterling & incorporating the most incredible ornate,embellished work.
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ABOUT THE TURQUOISE:
In the hills of Kazakhstan sits the Golden Hills mine,where this turquoise is only mined in the winter month's during the freezing cold & snow.They cannot mine it it the summer due to the area flooding due to the conditions there.It is difficult to get because of the environment & the location.

Kazakhstan turquoise is one of the prettiest turquoise being mined & due to it's popularity, it is one of the most in demand turquoise on today's market..In fact, Golden Hills & Sonoran Gold are 2 separate mines that have both made their mark on US soil that are ranking as high as many of our USA mined turquoise.Buyers can't get enough of it! And when you see the color & especially in the most premium quality types,you will understand why!

The blues this turquoise is known for,is for it's unique periwinkle color that has these wonderful undertones of lavender with brick color-reddish brown clay color matrix.It is truly unbelievable when it's in the sun!
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DESCRIPTION:
This particular cut has all the characteristics known to Kazakhstan turquoise..You'll see the slight lavender undertones,along with the brick colored matrix.

The rounded oval stone is the main focal point,while it sit's secured in Delbert's hand made serrated sawtooth bezel..He then built sterling appliques that are then placed around the top & sides of the ring.The shank tapers on the underside.

It's traditionally made,highly attractive and is very 'manly-man' ring,that you will get no less than when you have a ring made by Delbert..Being a man himself,he instinctively knows what men love & how a 'real' masculine ring should look!