A Bit About The Piece:
A handmade silver ring set with purple spiny oyster shell, signed by the Hopi artist.
Details, details…
The Stone: Spiny Oyster Shell
- freeform cabochon cut
- stone measurements: 26.35mm x 12.9mm
- color: purple
- mark on surface of shell appears to be natural surface characteristic and not from wear
The Setting: Handmade Bezel Set Split Shank Ring
- .925 sterling silver, solid
- top of ring width: 32.63mm
- bottom of shank width: 3.12mm
- stamped with initial “T” by Hopi artist, Floyd Namingha Lomakuyvaya
- default size: 8.00