This Native American turquoise and coral cluster stamped sterling silver ring was hand made by the late Navajo artist Darryl Becenti. The ring is set with 10 Sleeping Beauty turquoise teardrop shaped cabs surrounding an oval cab of Mediterranen coral. The turquoise is perfectly sky-blue in color with very little matrix. Then the wide band is completely covered with deep stamp-work, silver bead work and scalloped edges.
The ring measures a bit over 1-inch wide at the front and narrows to 3/16-inch wide at the back. The ring weighs 15 grams and is a very comfortable ring to wear. Because of the wide band, the ring stays put on your finger (no twisting or turning). Size 7.
Brand new in perfect condition. It is stamped sterling and has Darryl Becenti's hallmark. Gift box & Authenticity Card included.
Darryl Becenti was born in 1957 in Gallup. New Mexico. He was taught silver work by his brothers-in-law, David & Leroy Reeves in 1980 and he is the brother-in-law to the famous Sunshine Reeves, Gary Reeves, David Reeves, Andy Cadman, and Darrell Cadman Clan. Darrell makes his own stamps and dyes, and heavily employs magnificent stars, fans, scallops, shells, and elaborate appliques in all of his jewelry. His jewelry is highly prized for it's deep hand-stamped Navajo designs, repousse silver work, and thick gauges of silver.