Vintage 1978 Navajo Sterling Silver mother of pearl ring size 4 1/2

NOS - Navajo Sterling Silver
Vintage Mother of Pearl Ring
HK Item #PR401 - Size 4 1/4

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Navajo Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl Ring

Mother of pearl set in smooth bezel.

Size	4 1/4 1 3/8" tall at the front
Materials	Mother of Pearl, Read about stones Sterling silver, Read about silver
Condition	Vintage, New Old Stock
Hallmark	RD
Artist	Rose Castillo Draper, Navajo
RD is hallmark of Navajo silversmith Rose Castillo Draper who worked in Albuquerque Native American jewelry shops in 1978-1979. She was married to Lee Draper. Her mother is Bessie Castillo, a Navajo silversmith from the Torres, New Mexico region. Previously she used RC hallmark for Rose Castillo.

Navajo Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl Ring

Horsekeeping LLC - Definitions of Jewelry Age and Condition © 2013 Horsekeeping LLC © Copyright Information
Patina	A dark or colored film of oxidation that forms naturally on metal by exposure to air and other elements. It is often valued for its aesthetically pleasing appearance. All items in our Vintage Shop have some patina, even NOS.
Vintage	30 years or older.
NOS	New Old Stock. Made at least 20 years ago but never used.
Pre-owned	An item that has been used.

The Silver Fox Collection

This collection of jewelry was purchased in 1978 by a professor at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque who was very interested in turquoise and who had intended to start a small business selling Native American jewelry. He bought the items from a friend who worked for Frontier Trading Post and Silver Fox. His plans for a turquoise jewelry business never materialized and the collection has been packed away since then, until we recently obtained it. All items in The Silver Fox Collection are vintage but unused.

NOTE: Items in our Vintage Shop are either USED or NEW. They might come from inheritances, estate sales, private collections, and store liquidations. Many items are brand new (NOS, New Old Stock) and in perfect condition while others may show tarnish, scratches and other signs of use. Major issues will be described in detail and shown in photos. Vintage Shop items are sold as described and are not returnable.

NOS - Navajo Sterling Silver Vintage Mother of Pearl RingHK Item #PR401 - Size 4 1/4

NOS - Navajo Sterling Silver
Vintage Mother of Pearl Ring
HK Item #PR401 - Size 4 1/4