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
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