Zuni Indian Ring Effie C. (Calavaza) Turquoise Coral Sterling Silver

Zuni Artist, Effie C. (Calavaza) has created a traditional 'snake' ring with one large turquoise stone and one smaller coral stone. The sterling silver snakes that are entwined around the stones each have coral eyes!! How neat! The ring is size 9-1/2. The top is approximately 1-3/16" x 3/4". The solid band ranges from 3/4" to 3/16" wide. The ring is stamped EFFIE C ZUNI. This is a wonderful ring. Everyone needs at least one Effie C. item in their jewelry collection. This is a beauty!!

EFFIE CALAVAZA Effie Calavaza, a Zuni jewelry artist from the Zuni Pueblo in New Mexico, is one of the most collected and most beloved Native American artists. But, she is also one of the bravest. Effie went all the way to the Supreme Court of the United States of America to obtain full copyright of her art work to stop copy cats from importing fake pieces of her work. Her work is in high demand world wide. She specializes in using large gemstones (often turquoise and coral), sand casting Sterling Silver, and creating dazzling serpent (snake) deity designs with their eyes inlaid with matching gemstones. She began silversmithing in 1956 after learning from her husband, Juan Calavaza. She is still creating incredible pieces of Sterling Silver jewelry. Her work is stamped EFFIE C. ZUNI which is the family hallmark used by Effie and her daughters. Despite many rumors, Effie is still making beautiful, unique and distinctive jewelry.

Item # R-980.

List price $ 250.00.

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