Ring, Inlay, Horse Profile, Turquoise, Simplicio, Vintage ‘70s, 2025

SIMPLICIO SAYS IT ALL

This vintage beauty is handcrafted by the renowned Zuni artisan Isabel Simplicio. The focal point is an inlay depicting a horse's head in profile, crafted from mother-of-pearl and shell, set in a serrated bezel, and 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
• materials: sterling silver, turquoise, mother of pearl, tortoise shell
• size: 9
• measurements: 1 1/4"
• weight: 10 grams
• nice vintage condition
• stone is secure in its settings
• abrasions and surface wear commensurate with age
• silver has a nice patina with light oxidation
• light wear from use
• style: JR2025