WHOA, NELLY!

This vintage beauty by the renowned Zuni artisan Isabel Simplicio, mother to the Simplicio silversmiths. The focal point is an inlay depiction of a horse head in profile crafted from mother of pearl and shell, set in a squared serrated bezel, accompanied by a freeform turquoise stone and fluted silver drops. A unique statement ring with rugged Western charm.

Isabel Simplicio (1928 - ?; Zuni). Mosaic inlay; nugget work. Wife of Chauncey Simplicio.

Marks: Isabel Simplicio (script); I S ZUNI

• artist: Isabel Simplicio (deceased)
  
• affiliation: Zuni
• hallmarks: (engravers pen) I.S. ZUNI
  
• materials: sterling silver, mother of pearl, turquoise, shell
• dimensions: 1 1/4" x 3/4"
• weight: 8 grams
• size 9.5
  
• nice vintage condition
  
• stones are secure 
• abrasions and surface wear commensurate with age
• silver has a nice patina
• wear from use
• style number: JR1646