THE ARTIST:

Navajo/Zuni artist Al Jake is considered a 'Veteran-Master' artisan whose work is high in demand & has paid his dues through the years, since he's been at this now for decades. When you own a piece made by this impeccable artisan, you will understand why..He's one that will always make sure no matter how small or large a piece, each will have the cleanest,most meticulous workmanship, no matter how long it takes to make.. He is a "Above Average" artist that offers "Above Average" jewelry.

We that know Al,know that he consistently creates some of the finest Navajo jewelry & never fails us when we want to own & wear the best. All you need to see is that hallmark of his,to know you'll be owning a piece that can be cherished a lifetime,be made with the highest grade stone available & a piece that is made to perfection. This ring is the perfect example..

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Would make a wonderful Gift for the man who loves "Finer" Native American jewelry!

Please zoom in on all photos & read the 'specifics' below,since they play a major role to the description!

**Artist, turquoise quality, cost per carat for this type of quality, how many carats, sterling cost & artist's time are all reflected in price**

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SPECIFICS:

ARTIST: Albert Jake

TRIBE: Navajo/Zuni

FACE MEASUREMENT: 1.25" Tall x about 3/4" wide (Because of the curvature,it's hard to give an exact width)

SIZE: 12-1/2

ADJUSTABLE: No

RE-SIZING: NO-Not only because of losing the shanks design, but in order to use heat,the stone needs to be removed in order to size & not all jewelers know how to work with these types of bezels & especially when you get out of the Southwest!

SHANK: Tapers from 7/8" down to 1/2" (Underside center)

WEIGHT: 35.8 Grams (1.26 Oz.)

STONE: Natural Sonoran Gold Turquoise

STONE MEASUREMENT:17 mm x 11 mm (About 5/8" x 1/2")

STONE CUT: Oval

STONE GRADE: Excellent-Gem Grade

METAL: Sterling

FINISH: Oxidized

STYLE: Traditional Navajo- Turquoise Ring

HALLMARK: "A.JAKE"/Sterling (If you look at where the word 'sterling' is stamped on the face of the ring in photo 10,(Below the written word "Royston") Al's name is in the same place,but on the other end)

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PLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASING

**I do not consider myself a 'professional photographer" but I do try to give you photos that are 'realistic" in color,just so you're not shocked, nor disappointed when you get the piece. I find photographing anything with 'yellow' in it, (orange, & green in particular) can come up a little more vivid & I actually have to bring the saturation down in the editing with these colors, so they are close to being true in color.