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 patina 
• wear from use
• style: JR1468