Ring, Inlay, Horse Profile, Hallmark Simplicio, Vintage, 1468
SIMPLICIO SAYS IT ALL
This vintage beauty is handcrafted by the renowned Zuni artisan Isabel Simplicio. 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. A unique statement ring with rugged Western charm.
 Isabel Simplicio (1928 – ?; Zuni). Mosaic inlay; nuget work. Wife of Chauncey Simplicio.
Marks: Isabel Simplicio (script); I S ZUNI
- artist: Isabel Simplicio
- affiliation: Zuni
- hallmarks: inscribed: I S Zuni
- materials: sterling silver, turquoise, mother of pearl, tortoise shell
- size: 11 (can be resized)
- vintage condition
- stones are secure in their settings
- abrasions and surface wear commensurate with age
- silver has a nice patinaÂ
- wear from use
- style: JR1468
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