{"product_id":"sharon-francisco-13-stone-royston-blue-bird-turquoise-cluster-ring","title":"Sharon Francisco 13-Stone Royston and Blue Bird Turquoise Cluster Ring, Navajo Sterling Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Navajo cluster ring set with thirteen Royston and Blue Bird turquoise stones, handmade in sterling silver by Sharon Francisco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe piece.\u003c\/strong\u003e A large teardrop center stone of green turquoise with brown matrix is ringed by twelve bright sky-blue stones, each in its own smooth bezel, with silver dot accents between them on an oxidized silver base. The band splits into two strands where it meets the back of the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe stones.\u003c\/strong\u003e Royston and Blue Bird turquoise, 12 stones around 1 center stone. Natural turquoise varies in color and matrix, so every stone is a little different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe artist.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharon Francisco is a Navajo silversmith. The ring carries the artist's hallmark, \"Sharon Francisco\", and \"Sterling\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNavajo tradition.\u003c\/strong\u003e Navajo (Diné) silversmithing is a living art form more than 150 years old. Navajo smiths learned metalwork from Mexican plateros in the mid-1800s, and by the 1880s they were setting turquoise in hand-worked silver. Cluster work like this, gathering several stones into one design, is one of the tradition's signature styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtist: Sharon Francisco, Navajo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHallmark: Sharon Francisco, Sterling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStone: Royston and Blue Bird turquoise, 13 stones (12 + 1 center)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal: Sterling silver, oxidized finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign size: 2 x 1.25 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 29 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRing size: 9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: New\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions buyers ask\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this authentic Native American jewelry?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. It was handmade by Navajo artist Sharon Francisco and carries the artist's hallmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e The ring is a size 9.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e The top measures 2 inches long by 1.25 inches wide, a bold statement size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I care for it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Put it on last and take it off first. Wipe with a soft dry cloth and keep it away from lotion, perfume, water and ultrasonic cleaners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem# R-T048\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sunset Turquoise Mountain","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67897986875469,"sku":"R-T048","price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/2024\/0973\/files\/R-T048-1-front.jpg?v=1793850518","url":"https:\/\/www.sunsetturquoise.com\/products\/sharon-francisco-13-stone-royston-blue-bird-turquoise-cluster-ring","provider":"Sunset Turquoise Mountain","version":"1.0","type":"link"}