Mining for Answers

Hi friends!

I recently acquired this Navajo made ring by silversmith Jimmie Patterson.

Anyone have any insight into what mine this stone may be from? Even with the crack stoned, it’s such a striking gradient with light robins egg blue at the top of the stone, and a rich, slightly darker blue at the bottom.

Best,
Evan

I think of the stone as a piece of Sleeping Beauty Turquoise.