Native American Rings | Handcrafted Turquoise & Silver

At a Glance:

Design: Native American stone-forward ring with elongated vertical turquoise cabochon
Stone: Turquoise consistent with Royston material
Color: Vivid blue-green with warm golden matrix
Accent: Chased crescent shoulder band applied over the shank
Metal: .925 sterling silver
Artist: Signed R. MAYES | Robert Mayes, Navajo silversmith
Era: Circa late 1980s
Status: Signed vintage period piece
Condition: Fine — see SCJ Vintage Condition Guide

Specifications:

• Wear scale: medium-large with high visual impact
• Stone: 1 1/8" x 1/2" (bezel to bezel)
• Face width: 1/2"
• Face length: 1 1/8"
  
• Ring size: 7.25 (adjustable to approx. full size up)
  
• Weight: 12.9 grams

Gallery Note:

This Navajo ring is centered on a vivid blue-green turquoise cabochon with warm golden matrix and strong visual movement. The stone’s color range, matrix patterning, and organic depth are consistent with Royston district material, giving the ring a vibrant, stone-forward presence.

The silverwork is intentionally restrained, with a slim bezel that allows the turquoise to command the composition. Chased crescent details along the shoulders introduce subtle movement while keeping the overall design clean, balanced, and wearable.

The adjustable shank carries quiet structural strength, remaining wider where it meets the face and tapering at the center for comfort. Signed R. MAYES and attributed to Navajo silversmith Robert Mayes, this late-1980s ring reflects a period of Southwestern studio jewelry where bold turquoise cabochons and minimal silverwork were often paired for maximum visual impact.

Hallmark & Maker Notes: 

Robert Mayes is referenced in the secondary market as a Navajo silversmith associated with sterling silver jewelry signed R. MAYES or RM. Public biographical information appears limited, so this attribution is based on the hallmark, comparable market references, and the construction of the piece. His known market examples often place emphasis on the stone, pairing turquoise or other cabochons with restrained sterling silverwork.

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