This fancy Native American silver & turquoise ring was hand made by Navajo artists, Michael & Rosita Calladitto. The ring is set with a beautiful Kingman turquoise stone with honey colored matrix. The stone sits in a plain bezel with a beautifully twisted wire of sterling silver and applied round and stamped silver hogan beads along with stamped silver fans applied to the shank.
The ring face measures 1-1/2 inch long by 3/4 inch wide. This sturdy ring weighs 17.8 grams. Size 7. Wide 4-wire shank.
Brand new and in perfect condition. It is stamped M&R Calladitto Navajo and .925. Certificate of Authenticity and gift box included.
Michael Calladitto is a Navajo silversmith born in 1967. Growing up in Crownpoint NM, Michael learned his craft from his family & friends. He has been creating his own jewelry since 1999 and is known for his stampwork, wire work & the beautiful finish he gives to the jewelry. He works with his wife Rosita on the Navajo reservation and remains true to his culture, by designing new & very traditional Navajo jewelry.