This Navajo Hand Stamped Sterling Silver Ring set with
Natural Morenci Turquoise was made by award winning Navajo artist, Tommy Jackson. Set with natural highly collectible Morenci turquoise, the face measures 1-3/8" long by 7/8" wide. Heavy 4-way split split shank. Size 8. Old pawn style finish.
Tommy Jackson is a member of I.A.C.A. and I had the pleasure of meeting him and purchasing this ring and other jewelry directly from him at the 2009 spring IACA wholesale market. The workmanship is impeccable - you can always depend upon quality when you purchase a piece of Tommy Jackson jewelry.
Brand new and in perfect condition. Gift Box and Certificate of Authenticity included. Hallmarked by the artist.
About Tommy Jackson: One of the best new contemporary Navajo jewelrs working today is Tommy Jackson. Tommy is the son of Gene and Martha Jackson, both well-known silversmiths specializing in shadow box type jewelry. Tommy learned the basics of silversmithing from his father Gene and began creating jewelry in 1973, and became a full time silversmith in 2002. Prior to that he and his wife Marita, who is also an award winning jeweler, taught elementary school on the Navajo reservation at Wide Ruins, Arizona.
Tommy specializes in inlay and old-style designs using high quality American stones, including Bisbee, Landers, #8 mine, Royston and Blue Gem. A superb craftsman, his bracelets, concha belts, buckles, necklaces and pendants have won numerous awards at the Santa Fe Indian Market, the Heard Museum Indian Shows, and the Gallup Indian Ceremonial.
