Ring: Beatty Tom Kingman Turquoise & Buffalo Nickle
Ring: Beatty Tom Kingman Turquoise & Buffalo Nickle
A superb ring from the highly collectable Beatty Tom who specializes in stone cluster work.
The Kingman turquoise is the blue ideal and 14 cabochons encircle the bezel set buffalo nickel. The added rope, framing the coin, is clever. Each turquoise setting is divided by sterling ball granulations which adds a decorative touch and pulls all of the metal details together. The front design is fully supported by a sawed backing of notable gauge and the weight is not clumsy so that the ring can be worn fearlessly.
For me, it is her alignments that are so impressive and the uniform coloring of each stone. Not to mention how stable and comfortable the ring is when worn; a band really does make a ring realistic or not and she knows this.
Size 8 1/4.
Sterling silver. Diné (Navajo). Hallmark: Bea Tom (Betty Tom)
Measurements: 1 1/2” L x 1 1/2” W | 25g
Specializing in traditional Navajo cluster work, Navajo silversmith Betty Tom was born & raised in Thoreau, NM. Betty started silversmithing after high school, learning by watching her father. Mother of three and Grandmother of four, Betty still lives in Thoreau, and continues to provide the Southwest with collectible turquoise and silver jewelry.
Bischoff’s Gallery
As per standard, very early vintage is not polished unless requested. Silver will naturally polish the more that it is worn.
All jewelry is sold as is & is non-refundable.
All pieces are selected for their high quality condition & uniqueness.
