Premier Native & Southwest Jewelry - Sept 13th

Betta Lee Navajo Sterling Lapis Ring

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Start price: $5

Estimated price: $200 - $400

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Description

A sterling silver ring by Navajo artist Betta Lee, featuring a prominent teardrop-shaped lapis lazuli cabochon. The lapis lazuli displays deep blue coloration with characteristic gold (pyrite) flecks and white veining. The stone is set within a decorative bezel, comprising a twisted wire inner border and an outer serrated edge, mounted on a split-shank band. Markings ‘Sterling’ and ‘B. LEE’ are visible on the reverse of the setting. An associated tag further identifies the piece as a ‘BETTA LEE NAVAJO HANDMADE STERLING SILVER LAPIS RING, SIZE 9’.

Length: Approximately 1.5 inches (3.8 cm)

Width: Approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm)

Ring Size: 9

Weight: 15 GR