MATERIALS:

Sterling silver and Malachite.

MEASUREMENTS:

Ring is size 8-3/4, it measures approximately 3/8" long and 3/4" wide.

DESCRIPTION: 

Excellent craftsmanship is shown throughout this amazing ring! This piece of Native American jewelry is Navajo hand crafted by artist Benjamin Martinez out of genuine sterling silver and a Malachite stone. The stone is gently set in a hand cut bezel setting while hand crafted silverwork creates wonderful designs. Twisted silver adds style to the ring for a phenomenal finish. The ring is stamped sterling.

Malachite is famous for its radial banding and deep green color. Popular today for use in Southwestern style jewelry, malachite was also popular in the past with the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. It was worn as a good luck charm to keep away danger and illness. It is believed to balance and stabilize ones emotions.