This gorgeous ring is the work of Pueblo artist Julian Lovato. c:1925-2018. Julian was born on the Santo Domingo Pueblo in 1925. He began his jewelry career in 1938 and in 1948 became an apprentice of Frank Patania Sr. His work reflects both the traditional austere pueblo design and the modernistic design. He focused on the quality of the materials he used in his jewelry, with top grade coral and turquoise as his centerpiece.
The beautiful Bisbee turquoise is surrounded by the perfect silver design, that enhances the beauty of the vivid red and blue colors of the stone. There is a substantial weight on this lovely ring.
The ring measures 1 3/4"lone by 1" wide. The size is a 11 1/4. Can be sized upon request. Hallmarked J. Lovato, IHM, Patania's thunderbird and sterling.
