Navajo Bennie Ration Natural Turquoise Kachina Ring

A striking example of Navajo silversmithing from artist Bennie Ration, known for his imaginative figural designs and beautifully detailed sterling silver work. His distinctive jewelry often draws on Southwestern imagery, combining traditional materials with a wonderfully individual artistic style.

This substantial Kachina-inspired ring features beautiful natural Turquoise Mountain turquoise, prized for its vivid blue color and connection to the historic Kingman mining region of Arizona. The intricately worked sterling silver setting gives the piece remarkable dimension and character. Bold, expressive, and beautifully crafted, it is a wonderful example of Native American jewelry as wearable art.

Details

Artist:   Bennie Ration, Navajo

Metal:   Sterling silver

Gemstone:   Natural Turquoise Mountain turquoise

Turquoise origin:   Cerbat Mountains, Mohave County, Arizona; associated with the Kingman mining district

Design:   Kachina-inspired figural ring

Ring size:   6.5

Face:   2.25" × 1.25"

Weight:   23.81 grams