Alvin Vandever Navajo Turquoise Ring and 50 similar items

UP FOR SALE: Vintage Navajo turquoise ring by Alvin Vandever, marked AV STERLING. Vandever is a well-known Navajo silversmith recognized for his heavy-gauge sterling silver work and turquoise jewelry, with pieces collected since the mid-to-late 20th century. This ring features a large oval turquoise cabochon with natural matrix, set in sterling silver with gold-filled accents. The shoulders display a bold fan or sunray motif, a design element commonly seen in Southwestern and Navajo silverwork. The interior is stamped 1/20 12K Gold Filled, indicating a gold-filled layer over a sterling silver base, exactly as marked. Ring size is approximately 9. This piece shows honest vintage wear consistent with age and use, with no repairs noted. Please review all photos closely for details and condition. A solid, wearable example of signed Navajo jewelry by a recognized artist. AS IS AS SHOWN ? Please check out all the pics and zoom in for the best look. Photos tell the story better than I ever could! Thanks so much for looking! Vintage and secondhand goodies usually have some character (aka flaws). I do my best to describe everything honestly, but I?m no expert. What you see is what you get. All my stuff comes from a smoke-free home and gets a good cleaning before it heads out. I ship Monday through Saturday fast and packed with care! Colors might look a little different depending on your screen and lighting. Props are just for show -- only the item(s) listed in the title are included. Got a problem? Message me first! I'm easy to work with and want you to be happy! Poke around my store if you want, I am happy to bundle shipping! Visit my Store for more great finds!