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This treasure survived the fire intact. I can ship it promptly if you buy it.
WHAT IS GREAT ABOUT IT:This superb corn ring is exceptionally fine, a classic beauty from mid-century with exquisite detailing, so striking in the wonderful inlay work and excellent silver work too. It's much more beautiful in person than the pictures, and so perfect. In those times pieces were often unsigned, so I don't know who made it. But the silver work is just wonderful too. This ring is made with many natural stones and shells such as abalone, turquoise, jet and mother of pearl, yellow lip shell, red abalone, all inlaid to perfection, raised to look like corn kernels. The silver work is very detailed too, representing the silk coverings of the corn. There are incisions on the sides and in the pictures might look like a break but not at all, just hand made incisions. Each tiny element is perfectly executed and the ring is just wonderful. The colors are perfection, flattering every complexion.
CONDITION:The condition is excellent vintage wearable and collectible.
MEASUREMENTS:• the face size is about 2" x 1/2"• the ring size is 7-3/4• weight 10.94grams• unsigned and not marked for metal content but they are sterling silver and the attribution is unknown, though it is definitely Zuni work
SUMMARY:Everything is perfectly executed and this is among the finest of mosaic inlay corn rings.There are fine details everywhere and it makes this ring astonishingly gorgeous. Thiswork is highly collectible and as good as it gets in Zuni mosaic inlay work. Yes, museum quality!
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Returns will be accepted for 30 days after your receipt for any reason and without question. Please let me know if you would like to return something. Returns must be in the same condition they were shipped. If I make a significant mistake in a listing I'll always give you a full refund. The 20% restocking fee does not apply when the mistake is mine. I care that you're happy and about my accuracy, and will always stand behind my work.My attributions are guaranteed for my lifetime.
When I include pages from published books in my listings it is in accordance with Fair Use Law, which permits the use of source material for discussion, reference, education and criticism.
Attributions on many of the old pieces of Native American jewelry are sometimes a moving target. All the books have errors, so in addition to counterchecking, I have developed some expertise over the years and I do care about getting it right, so as more information comes to light I update my listings and also get in touch with my previous buyers, to inform them of any changes in attributions. I am sincerely committed to ongoing accuracy.
Everything I sell comes from my personal collection or is something that I would include in my personal collection. Most pieces are museum worthy and gallery suitable, sold to you at great pricing. I vet every item carefully for quality and condition, and offer you the best. I want you to be able to rely on me for top quality, superb items that are often unique and rare examples of old antique vintage southwest, indian, native american and fine gold and gemstones, whether you're starting a collection or adding to one, or want something great to wear or gift. My goal is that all my buyers are delighted, that my special pieces find the right homes.
