Product Overview
Up for sale is a beautiful vintage Native American sterling silver ring, handcrafted in the traditional Southwestern style by documented Navajo silversmith Mary Dayea. This authentic piece features a striking, elongated oval genuine turquoise cabochon displaying a vivid sky-blue color accented by a beautiful dark webbed matrix. The stone is securely housed in a precision serrated bezel setting, encased within a stunning scalloped shadowbox shield design with classic split-rail side stampings. The inside of the band is cleanly stamped with the artist’s signature hallmark "MD" alongside the material purity mark "Sterling".

Condition Report
This ring is in excellent vintage condition with its structure fully intact. The natural turquoise cabochon is smooth, vibrant, and safely held in its serrated bezel setting with no loose movements or cracks. The sterling silver band and face display a gorgeous, authentic aged patina that highlights the depth of the shadowbox detailing. No heavy scratches, dents, or deep gouges are present. Cleaning or polishing is left completely up to the discretion of the buyer to preserve the historic patina.

Please review all of the high-resolution macro photographs carefully to evaluate the condition, exact details, and matrix structure of the turquoise stone before completing your purchase. Feel free to contact me with any additional questions!