Vintage NAKAI Sterling Silver Pink Mother of Pearl Navajo Ring

This stunning vintage NAKAI sterling silver ring set with a pink mother of pearl cabochon is an example of blending traditional craftsmanship with a modernist style. The hallmark "NAKAI" is associated with the legendary Navajo silversmithing family of Gilo and Grace Nakai. They operated a well-known shop in Albuquerque, New Mexico named Nakai Trading aka Nakai Trading Co. Common features of this ring which make it highly collectible are the hand-tooled silverwork, split-shank bands, and decorative motifs like scallops or silver drops surrounding the stone. Hallmark: Nakai Sterling. Size 6