Al Nez, Navajo 14K Gold Tufa Cast Ring with Turquoise Stone, authentic Native American - size 7 1/2 (WH117)
This is a fabulous 14K gold tufa cast ring with a gorgeous piece of natural turquoise by noted silver and goldsmith Al Nez. The setting has a wonderful texture and design both inside and out, with a meticulously cut bezel to hold the stone. The setting is rounded on the inside to fit your finger comfortably. What a treasure!
Al Nez is a Navajo jeweler celebrated for his innovative designs that seamlessly blend traditional techniques with contemporary aesthetics. He is a member of the Many Goats Clan, with his father belonging to the Bitterwater Clan. Nez is renowned for his mastery of the tufa casting technique, a meticulous process involving carving designs into porous volcanic stone to create molds for molten metal. Because the molds are fragile, only one piece results from each cast. This method allowed him to produce distinctive, one-of-a-kind pieces, often combining 14k gold with sterling silver and adorning them with gemstones such as natural turquoise, coral, lapis, and sugilite.
Throughout his career, Nez has received numerous accolades, including awards at the Annual Intertribal Ceremonial in Gallup, New Mexico, where he was recognized for “Best of Tufa Casting.”
DETAILS:
Artist: Al Nez, Navajo
Ring Size: 7 1/2
Design size: stone is 5/8" long x 3/8" wide, design is 1" long at center, band is 3/8" wide at front tapering to 1/8"
Weight: 10.7 grams/.38 oz
Materials: Natural Turquoise and 14K Gold
Condition: from a private collection, vintage - excellent condition
WH117
This is a fabulous 14K gold tufa cast ring with a gorgeous piece of natural turquoise by noted silver and goldsmith Al Nez. The setting has a wonderful texture and design both inside and out, with a meticulously cut bezel to hold the stone. The setting is rounded on the inside to fit your finger comfortably. What a treasure!
Al Nez is a Navajo jeweler celebrated for his innovative designs that seamlessly blend traditional techniques with contemporary aesthetics. He is a member of the Many Goats Clan, with his father belonging to the Bitterwater Clan. Nez is renowned for his mastery of the tufa casting technique, a meticulous process involving carving designs into porous volcanic stone to create molds for molten metal. Because the molds are fragile, only one piece results from each cast. This method allowed him to produce distinctive, one-of-a-kind pieces, often combining 14k gold with sterling silver and adorning them with gemstones such as natural turquoise, coral, lapis, and sugilite.
Throughout his career, Nez has received numerous accolades, including awards at the Annual Intertribal Ceremonial in Gallup, New Mexico, where he was recognized for “Best of Tufa Casting.”
DETAILS:
Artist: Al Nez, Navajo
Ring Size: 7 1/2
Design size: stone is 5/8" long x 3/8" wide, design is 1" long at center, band is 3/8" wide at front tapering to 1/8"
Weight: 10.7 grams/.38 oz
Materials: Natural Turquoise and 14K Gold
Condition: from a private collection, vintage - excellent condition
WH117
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