Hi friends!
I’m working with a silversmith to re-create a ring (pictured on the right). I have these two high grade natural King’s Manassa cabs.
Which would you choose to replicate this ring?
Thanks!
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If all the colors are represented here accurately, the top stone is the better match. The other one leans more yellow (warmer).
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I second @chicfarmer and @TaraFawn75! Plus the top stone has a bit of matrix, and it appears the original does also.
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Definitely the top stone.
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Top stone is my pick also
Agree with everyonne else. The top one.
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Make two rings 
, but my vote is the top stone too if you’re only making one.
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Thanks for the insight, friends!
I’m going with the top stone for this particular ring with Navajo silversmith Sheila Tso, and working with Elgin Tom for a ring with the bottom stone! 
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Hey friends! Just shipped the top cab off to be set into a ring. Working with Sheila Tso on this one. Can’t wait to show ya in a few weeks!
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Hi friends!
I forgot to post pictures—received my ring. Thanks for your help with picking this stone!
Natural King’s Manassa turquoise, hand-crafted by Navajo artist, Sheila Tso.
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Wow! Looks great! I hadn’t picked up on the very fine golden matrix before, adds a touch of interest and depth. Enjoy wearing your lovely ring.
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Nice! And a pretty good match to the ring you were trying to replicate.
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Thank you so much! It’s so lovely—so grateful for how it worked out.
Thank you so much! I think so too!