Holiday Gift Guide Ring, Inlay, Horse Profile, Simplicio Attribution, Vintage, 1647 Holiday Edition [3xif5l7H]

WHOA, NELLY!

This vintage beauty is unmarked but has all the attributes of the work of the Simplicio Family of artisans. The focal point is an inlay depiction of a horse head in profile crafted from mother of pearl and shell, set in a serrated bezel, accompanied by a freeform turquoise stone and fluted silver drops. It is a unique statement ring with rugged Western charm.

• artist: in the style of the Simplicio family of artisans
• affiliation: likely Zuni
  
• hallmarks: unmarked but in the style of the Simplicio family/horse profile faces left as does Isabel Simplicio's work
• materials: sterling silver, turquoise, shell, mother of pearl
• dimensions: 2 1/4" x 3/4"
• weight: 8 grams
• size: 8
• nice vintage condition
• stones are secure in their settings
• abrasions and surface wear commensurate with age
• silver has a nice patina
• light wear from use
• style number: JR1647