Is this really what it says? I guess no.
Seen in Seattle today.
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@gt75 My guess is yes, it is what it says. This photo is from Dillon Hartman’s website - imo, this turquoise looks similar to the cab in that ring.
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I’m with @Patina, it’s likely Kingman. The black web can be fairly tight web or more open like yours. Here’s a black web Kingman with fairly tight spiderweb by Steve Arviso:
And a more open Kingman on this bracelet by Ernie Lister:
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I thought that Kingman black-web is one of the rarest turquoise in the world?
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Hmmm…don’t know if I’d go quite that far, but it is rather rare, but then so is turquoise from quite a few other mines. And the ring is 900+ dollars which seems to be reflecting the quality of the stone.
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My thoughts on this topic ~ While I consider Kingman Black Web turquoise a higher grade of Kingman, I wouldn’t use the word rare in a sentence description. Personally, I find the asking price high for that ring unless it’s hallmarked by a well-known Diné artist. (An apparent name is scratched-out so who knows?) But, that’s just me. Someone else may come along and consider this a good deal.
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My opinion is it is likely Kingman. However, I don’t really like the “Black Webbed” terminology. Just spiderweb would be adequate. But, that’s just moi’. 
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I’m with you, that would not be a good deal for me 
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Thanks a lot for your answers.
Sorry, I was wrong. Number 8 black web is the super rare turquoise, not Kingman black web. My bad.
https://forum.turquoisepeople.com/t/my-purchases/14889/25?u=gt75
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I don’t agree that all Kingman should be just Kingman. Black Web commands a higher price as well as Ithaca Peak and also Turquoise Mountain. All three of those are various sections of the Kingman mine but tend to be a little bit fancier and more distinct than just standard Kingman.
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It’s all marketing, typically. There are some genuine designations that make sense, but they really should have a story, not just a “tag”.
You can take any cab with a light matrix and turn it black with India ink and a little work.
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