Rare Navajo Paul Bard Ring Natural Pixie Turquoise Sterling Silver .925 Sz 7.5

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Welcome!Offered... a rare ring made of stunning and very rare natural Pixie Mine turquoise with expertly detailed silver work, that's quite exceptional. There's an engraved set of initials of PB. A kind eBayer who owns stores in Sedona AZ and who sold his work, told me five years ago that this ring was made by Paul Bard, is from the 1970s, and that Paul stopped working in the late 1980s. The three pieces of mint or lime green turquoise with smokey matrix are hand serrated bezel set and then surrounded in twisted wire and raindrops in a few tiny sizes, artistically designed with two sizes of raindrops precisely created in clusters of three raindrops with a larger and two smaller but each group identical in size. Entirely made by hand but so expertly created you would think no silversmith could be that excellent. The three stones are then framed incredibly finely filed leaves and raindrops in exquisite workmanship which includes two swirls representing the wind. The shank is chisel split near the front into three for balance and it is comfortable to wear. The work on this masterpiece is all hand done, and impeccable. This ring is in perfect vintage, wearable and collectible condition. The color of this natural turquoise is so gorgeous and rare; I've never seen it before. It is a lime green with smokey matrix. Not noticed in person but on the enlarged pictures, you can see what looks like a few hairlines. They aren't cracks. This is matrix related and shallow and does not endanger the integrity of the piece. They would have always been there as part of the matrix, from the time the ring was made. The stones are fabulous and very valuable. The work on the silver is the best you'll see. It's classic, elaborate, stunning Navajo work. This ring is the most astonishing collector's piece and a delight to wear. It is unmatched for rarity and beauty.Dimensions:• Face Dimensions: 1-1/2" long x 3/4" wide.• Stones' Dimensions: the middle stone is 1/2" long and the two smaller stones are both about 5/16" long.• Weight 11 grams• Size 7-1/2 on the ring mandrelThe original Pixie Mine was mined by Doc Ingersol and another friend in the Bullion District of Lander County near the Indian creek in the Cresent Valley, Nevada area. The mine produced a very small quantity of this prize winning turquoise. The Pixie turquoise mine is in the Crescent Valley area of Nevada, near the Fox, Orville Jack, and Carico Lake mines.This ring is the real thing, original natural Pixie Mine turquoise with exceptionally fine silver work, detailed on every level from any angle, all the work is superb. This ring gorgeous and the best you can get. If you want the finest of quality, the most rare collector's item, and something made to be worn and enjoyed, suitable for the best collections and museum quality.. this is your ring. It's a great collectors piece, always garners attention, and stunning to wear. Just lovely.Please consider marking me as a favorite seller so you can come back and check things out. Be sure to add me to your favorites list !Take a look at my store.Sign up for my email newsletters by adding my eBay Store to your Favorites, where you'll be allowed to check off that you want to receive my newsletter in which you will receive notice of special offers and sales.Yes, I sometimes can take reasonable offers.I request payment by PayPal in two days, but planned in advance of purchase, alternate payment methods and time payments can be arranged.I generally ship same day. First Class tracked US shipping will be free on this item.International buyers pay actual shipping cost and are responsible for any customs fees their own countries may apply. Please discuss changing shipping method prior to purchase. My shipping defaults to Express International, which is tracked and insured, but I can consider Priority Mail International. It's less expensive and is tracked, but usually cannot be insured. To the UK and Canada, First Class International can be used; it can be tracked to those countries. I am no longer shipping to Italy and China, but you can talk to me about this, especially if you are a prior customer.Returns will be accepted for 14 days after your receipt for any reason and without question. Please let me know if you would like to return something. Returns must be in the same condition they were shipped. If I make a significant mistake in a listing I'll always give you a full refund. The 15% restocking fee does not apply when the mistake is mine. I care that you're happy and about my accuracy, and will always stand behind my work.When I include pages from published books in my listings it is in accordance with Fair Use Law, which permits the use of source material for discussion, reference, education and criticism.Attributions on many of the old pieces of Native American jewelry are sometimes a moving target. All the books have errors, so in addition to counterchecking, I have developed some expertise over the years and I do care about getting it right, so as more information comes to light I update my listings and also get in touch with my previous buyers, to inform them of any changes in attributions. I am sincerely committed to ongoing accuracy.Everything I sell comes from my personal collection or is something that I would include in my personal collection. Most pieces are museum worthy and gallery suitable, sold to you at great pricing. I vet every item carefully for quality and condition, and offer you the best. I want you to be able to rely on me for top quality, superb items that are often unique and rare examples of old antique vintage southwest, indian, native american and fine gold and gemstones, whether you're starting a collection or adding to one, or want something great to wear or gift. My goal is that all my buyers are delighted, that my special pieces find the right homes.Froo www.froo.com | Froo Cross Sell, Free Cross Sell, Cross promote, eBay Marketing, eBay listing Apps, eBay Apps, eBay Application read more

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