MATERIALS:
Sterling Silver, 12KGF, Cubic Zirconia, and man made Opal.
MEASUREMENTS:
The ring size is 8 and measures approximately 1/2" long and 3/4" at widest point.
DESCRIPTION:
There is nothing at all average about this beautiful ring! This piece of Native American jewelry is Navajo hand crafted, by artist Virginia Becenti, out of genuine sterling silver and 12KGF. The ring has imprinted designs create a feather pattern for a stunning finish. TWO man made Opal and ONE Cubic Zirconia stones are gently placed for a dazzling look. In Native American beliefs, feathers are symbols of prayers, marks of honor or sources of ideas. They represent the Creative Force. Ring is stamped sterling and hallmarked by the artist.
Most people know Opal for its distinctive play of color, it is a semi-transparent solidified mineral composed of silicon and water, and it gets its name from the Latin word "Oplus" meaning precious stone. Opal is the birthstone for October. It is believed to release self-consciousness allowing spontaneous action, and awakens psychic and mystical qualities.