ABOUT THE ARTIST:

Delbert's work demands a higher price than most & it's pretty obvious why. Considered a veteran "Master Navajo Artist" that has been at this now for decades & is the artist that has taught & helped pave the careers for not only his nephew "DERRICK GORDON" but also many of today's traditional Navajo Gallup jewelers that you find in the industry.. Delbert is the 'go-to" guy & the one they look up to when they need technique/inspiration.

Delbert's work is beyond extraordinary & doesn't stray far from his Navajo roots by staying undeniably, traditional where you never have to question his tribal affiliation. He sits high on the top of my list as being one of my personal favorites, since it's not just about making the ring, or the cuff, but it's what he does to make each piece a work of art! He's an artist that doesn't do "plain" designs, but is known for his layering upon layering embellished appliques.

He is 'old school' for the fact that each & everything that goes into his intricate metal work is completely hand fabricated. He takes inspiration from stamp patterned designs from the old masters of the past and believes that good stamping is what helps to make a piece great.

Jewelers that started back in the era he had,it was important to use only natural, premium stones for their jewelry & with so many mines now closed down, it's hard for someone who came out of that era to settle for some of what's available in the industry today, especially when you have your name on it!

Delbert 1st hand picks his stones & then lets the stone dictate the design..He never knows what he is going to make until the stone starts to 'speak' to him & then builds around it with the most incredible embellished applique work.

PRICING IS BASED ON: You are paying for the name of the Artist & his reputation, the sterling cost at time of purchase, the artist’s time, the turquoise quality, the cost per carat for this type of quality and the amount of carats , which are all reflected in price.

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ARTIST: Delbert Gordon

TRIBE: Navajo

SIZE: 13

FACE MEASUREMENT: 1" Wide (North to south) TAPERS DOWN TO: 3/8" (On underside)

STONE: Natural Royston Turquoise

STONE SIZE: 18 mm X 13.5 mm (Approximately 3/4" X about 1/2")

STONE CUT: Oval

METAL: Sterling Silver

METAL FINISH: Oxidized/Vintage Revival

WEIGHT: 23.6 Grams

ADJUSTABLE: No

STYLE: Traditional Navajo Men's Turquoise Ring

HALLMARK: D. Gordon with a boot Spur incorporated around the "D"/Sterling-Navajo

Come's Gift Boxed

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SIGNATURE REQUIREMENT:

Because of the price, this will have a mandatory signature confirmation requirement (reflected in shipping price).. If you're not home in the day & need it shipped where it can be signed for,please change that in your "Ship To" section before I create the shipping label***I'm sorry if this may be an inconvenience, but I do not ship expensive pieces without one. This is for your safety & mine.

PLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASING:

*****In order to show all the fine detail, close up photos tend to make the item look much larger & everything also is more magnified .So to get an accurate idea of how big this is, please pull out a tape measure & compare to my given measurements listed above.

I do not consider myself a 'professional photographer" but I do try to give you photos that are 'realistic" in color, just so you're not shocked, nor disappointed when you get the piece. Please understand that each monitor varies and also plays an important role in how vibrant or less vibrant as something appears.*****