The Elegant Designs of Rings by Renowned Artists

Rings adorn our fingers to draw attention to them and to allow them to complement our outfits. However, timeless ring designs deserve to be part of your jewelry collection, too. Some of the iconic and classic ring designs ever made are by renowned Native American artists, feature precious stones that make them eye catching. Here is an overview of the different kinds of classic rings designed by some of the most renowned artists:

• Arland Ben – A Navajo born in Bluff, Utah, Arland’s diverse background is reflected by his fine pieces, like his rings. An example is the Ithaca Peak spiderweb solid 14K gold over sterling silver petroglyph ring, which features a dazzling and large gem grade natural turquoise. The sky-blue hue easily calls attention as it sits in the artist’s one-of-a-kind hand-chiseled bezel atop a signature ring shank. Incised, etched, and oxidized edges further emphasize the beauty of the stone, with the lower layer adorned with hand-made 14 karat gold petroglyphs to create a memorable and dramatic appeal.

• Darryl Dean Begay – Darryl’s unique styles of jewelry reflect Navajo culture and tradition. One of his best pieces is features the Candelaria turquoise, which is known for its deep blue color with hints of a reddish-brown matrix. An elegant and smooth heavy gauge bezel encircles the cabochon on top of the artist’s signature tufa cast shank. He hand-carved thunderbirds into either side of the tufa. The ring itself went through multiple finishing processes, including polishing and deep oxidation to add a dramatic elegance to the design.
• Leonard Nez – Navajo team roper and silversmith, Leonard Nez, is known for combining traditional and contemporary designs in his creations. He uses the finest pieces to create eye-catching rings, like the ring that features the aqua blue Aztec spiderweb turquoise, which sits on a hand-chiseled bezel over his signature 10-gauge shank. Straight lines and some texturing radiate from under the bezel to finish the attractive and timeless ring.

When purchasing any ring by renowned Native American artists, always make sure that it is from a reputable and established retailer that is authorized to carry those products. Make sure that the ring has certificate of authenticity that assures you with the artist’s name, tribal affiliation, the retail value of the item, and the materials used.

About the Company:

Turquoise Direct is one of the most prominent sellers of authentic handmade turquoise jewelry, designed by award winning Native American artists, including Julian Lovato, Harry H. Begay, Arland Ben, Aaron Anderson, Al Joe, Thomas Jim, Tommy Jackson, Calvin Martinez and many others who place only the finest natural American turquoise in beautiful contemporary and traditional silver and gold jewelry. With an amazing selection of collectible Native American jewelry from bracelets to earrings, necklaces, and rings to buckles and bolos by some of the most collectible and highly esteemed Native American artists in the Southwest, Turquoise Direct is the place to go for the finest online experience on the web.

Turquoise Direct is one of the most prominent sellers of authentic handmade turquoise jewelry, designed by award winning Native American artists, including Julian Lovato, Harry H.