This is an exceptional vintage Ben chee Navajo large single stone silver ring. This museum quality piece contains a huge Dry Creek turquoise stone which is extremely rare. This is one of the largest Dry Creek stones we have seen on a ring. Surrounding the stone is a wonderful handwrought silver floral design This ring consists of a heavy and thick silver shank with impeccable silver floral works all around. The center stone measures around 16mmx12mm The ring face measures around 23mmx 12mm. The ring size is around 10 Sterling silver. Sturdy 13.5 grams. Made by ben chee Ben chee Navajo, born to Bitterwater Clan, born for Charcoal Streaked Clan, active ca. 1980s-present: traditional & contemporary, jewelry RESIDENCE: Fort Defiance, NM FAMILY: 1984 AWARDS: 1993, 3rd; 1995, HM; 1998; 2000, 1st, 2nd, Indian Market, Santa Fe; 1992, 2nd, 3rd; 2002, Best in Category, 1st (2), 2nd (2), Inter-tribal Indian Ceremonial, Gallup, NM; 1994, 2nd, place great addition to your collection.