A couple ring questions

585925 · September 23, 2023, 11:40pm

I’ve been trying to ask these questions for days, but everytime I come here I get lost in all the posts and hours have gone by! I’ve got the blinders on and have some questions about 2 rings I found amongst my vintage costume jewelry. The first seems pretty old, but before I jump to conclusions that it may be N/A, I’d like to ask your opinions. I looked at pictures of turquoise and my guess is that it’s Royston? It is not stamped but tested for sterling.

This ring seems to depict corn or maybe a feather and the sun? It is stamped sterling and a mark I don’t recognize. Is it N/A, and do I have it right side up? As always, I appreciate all your time and help!

Ziacat · September 23, 2023, 11:44pm

I’ve seen this mark somewhere in here I think… I’ll try to find it.

I love the design on the band of the top ring.

Edit: I was wrong. I was remembering this one, and I they are not the same. Sorry!

585925 · September 23, 2023, 11:55pm

Hi @Ziacat ! They sure are similar. I can see why that mark jogged your memory. Thanks!

Ziacat · September 24, 2023, 12:06am

I really like the first ring especially. I’m not sure if it’s native? Not used to the twist style around the stone. Is it silver? Maybe Royston Pilot Mountain? Turquoise Mountain? If I keep going I’ll get it right

Patina · September 24, 2023, 1:01am

The first ring looks like it could be Royston Boulder turquoise. Don’t know if it’s NA made. The 2nd ring looks like a feather to me. Both are nice.

585925 · September 24, 2023, 1:49am

Thanks, @Ziacat and @Patina! It does test for sterling. Closest I could come by looking at online pictures is Royston.

Steve · September 24, 2023, 4:33am

from the 5th edition better examples

Islandmomma · September 24, 2023, 11:56am

I think the first ring is NA and Royston is probably a good guess on the stone. The Gibson Gene feather ring is great looking.

585925 · September 24, 2023, 1:59pm

Thank you, @Steve and @Islandmomma! @Ziacat, your instinct was correct! I appreciate everyone’s time and expertise!

Jemez2 · September 24, 2023, 5:03pm

the 2nd ring is Gibson Gene’s mark - a peyote symbol. I think he is known for chip inlay, but i have several pieces with a stippled background like this without inlay.

585925 · September 24, 2023, 9:46pm

Thank you @Jemez2! I also found this ring in my stash with similar, but not identical, markings on the band to the first one. I like the way they formed the bezel around the coral. Any thoughts on this one?