Authentic Vintage Navajo Turquoise Ring — Signed P. Padilla — Sterling Silver (tested)
Sustainably curated statement ring with two silky, robin’s-egg blue turquoise cabochons set in hand-wrought sterling. Classic Navajo detailing—etched leaf/feather motif and raindrop accents—frames the stones beautifully. Signed by P. Padilla, a respected Navajo silversmith, and dating to the 1970s–1980s.
Details
Artist/Tribe: P. Padilla (Navajo)
Metal: Sterling silver (acid tested)
Stones: Turquoise (even, smooth cabochons; natural/stabilization not determined)
Size: US 6.5
Weight: 13.5 grams
Face: graceful twin-stone silhouette with scalloped bezel and etched leaf (see photos)
Condition
Excellent vintage estate condition with gentle surface wear and a lovely, honest patina. Stones are secure; ring is round and wearable. Photos are part of the description.
Notes
We are not gemologists; descriptions reflect our best observations.