Chaco Canyon Southwest Tiger's Eye and Sleeping Beauty Turquoise "Bear Claw" Ring

This handmade Chaco Canyon Southwest Tiger's Eye and Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Sterling Silver "Bear Claw" Ring was inspired by the Native American belief that bears represent power and protection. A pair of freeform stabilized Sleeping Beauty turquoise cabochons (approx. 8x8 to 9x8mm) are bezel-set amid clusters of sterling silver beads and spiral-shaped metalwork. Bear claw-shaped tiger's eye (approx. 21x11mm) is set beside a sterling silver "feather."

Chaco Canyon Southwest Tiger's Eye and Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Sterling Silver "Bear Claw" Ring Features:

• Measures approx. 1-3/8"L x 7/8"W x 3/8"H with 1/8"W shank
• Available in rings sizes 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12
• Oxidized finish
• Tri-split shoulders
• Tapered shank
• Stamped .925
• Made in USA
• Boxed
• Comes with a certificate of authenticity

About stabilized turquoise...
Moisture, skin oils and environmental factors can change the color of turquoise jewelry if left untreated. But stabilizing turquoise helps preserve the stone's normal color. Natural, mined turquoise nuggets are heated at a very low temperature for about a week, slowly drawing out moisture without damaging the texture. The stones are then placed into acrylic or polymer chemicals to replace water molecules. This stabilizes the stone and keeps its beauty and value intact.

Note: Gemstones and pearls are sometimes treated to enhance their natural beauty.   see details