Oval Turquoise Ring with Sawtooth Bezel by Melinda Lucas, Size 9.5

Melinda Lucas, a silversmith working in the Hopi tradition, set a large oval turquoise cabochon in a classic sawtooth bezel with subtle stampwork along the shoulders of this wide sterling silver ring. The sawtooth bezel — made from serrated silver strip pressed around the stone — is one of the fundamental bezel types in Southwest silversmithing. Hopi silverwork is characterized by clean lines, strong form, and restrained detail — the overlay technique is the hallmark of Hopi silver, though this piece focuses on stone and bezel. Ring size 9.5. Available exclusively through Turquoise Mustang.