Really need help.. Could someone tell me something about this…?

Hallo everyone,
I found an offer to buy such a ring. It is tagged as Navajo signet ring. It is written that it is natural turquoise, but it looked quite smooth and specific. I don’t know what to think about it… I need help in recognizing the signature and authenticity of this product.




Regards, Suzie

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Hi Suzie. Your ring looks hand fabricated, and likely Navajo. Hard to tell from the photo, but the stone looks like natural turquoise from here. Possibly Cerillos, or a Nevada mine like Royston.

The unusual feature is the sterling shot on either side at the center of the hand stamped fans, which I think would be uncomfortable for the wearer.

Others here on the forum are very good at tracking down hallmarks, so you’ve definitely landed in the right spot.

Welcome to the forum!

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The ring looks to be made in the same manner as Richard Begay. If you look online, this style and RB stamp are attributed to him.

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I was confused, because the box it is in has the name “Royal Bijoux,” so I wondered if that’s what the RB stood for. But I defer to the gentlemen on this :grin:

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I never judge a jewel by the box @Ziacat . :rofl:. I use whatever nice box I have available when selling.

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the STERLING stamp in the 5th edition does not match the Sterling stamp used on your ring.

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Thanks a lot for such a comprehensive answer and thank You for welcoming me :sunny:

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Thank You for Your help!
I saw a lot of hallmarks of RB and honestly the font of " Sterling " word is really different…

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Yeah… I thought about it too… I’ve probably searched the entire internet to find also Royal Bijoux and something like that and I think it is really just a box from a seller.

I found this one on a something like antique shop. The lady-seller don’t answer me for my message so i’am so confussed and very determinated to find out more…. :female_detective:

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Thank You for Your help :slight_smile:
I saw it… and I think this is it but I don’t know for sure… I live in a country where we really don’t see Native American jewelry at all and if someone is interesting of this toppic it’s very hard to find something… so this is very strange for me i found this one for sale :wink:

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So nice to have you here, Suzie! We have members from a variety of different countries actively participating in the forum. Where are you located that Native American jewelry is so rare?

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I think so :wink:
Turquoises are unique and amazing, and Native American culture inspiring people in all countries around the world…
I’m from Poland.

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Jeszcze raz witaj Suzie!! Would love to visit your beautiful country one day :slight_smile:

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Ah ha…Suzy is from Poland. my mom was 100% Polish. Gigi and my mom would talk Polish and I never knew what they were saying…except my Gigi would jokingly call me a… Mały pierdzący tyłek. Welcome suzi

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Welcome to Turquoise People! A good friend of mine at my Church is from Poland, but I cannot remember the city.

You can learn a lot on here, and very likely become addicted to turquoise and Native American jewelry :grin:

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Haha that’s so sweet!

I am very pleased to read all these messages from you. I didn’t expect this… it touches me

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Very nice to read this! :smiley:

I grew up in a family steeped in Native American history and culture. Because part of my family has been attending Native American enthusiasts’ rallies every year for about 30 years. I grew up with beads, beautiful objects, hand-painted clothes and clothes made of leather, music, books and hand-sewn tipis… it really stimulates a child’s imagination, and then it stays with you for the rest of your life… I feel like it’s a big part of my soul and although I have never been to the states, it is my biggest dream…

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How interesting! I’m familiar with the rallies in Europe because some of my customers attended, and I would sometimes go to the rallies to meet up with them.

The depth and detail represented at the European rallies or “Pow Wows” is truly amazing. Participants take on the customs and traditions of particular tribal groups, down to small details like the types of moccasins and clothing, jewelry, bead and quill work. Even the Tipis are made precisely in the traditional way from the correct animal hides with correct bone fasteners and buttons.

The dancers wear traditional native garb, and dance traditional native dances, some even traveling the US Pow Wow circuit to compete (and sometimes win) prizes.

Are you familiar with the Karl May Festspiele in Elspe (Sauerland, Germany), Suzie? There were a troupe of Polish performers who performed at the Festspiele in the summer. Sadly, I don’t remember the name of the company, but I believe they were acrobats or dancers, and may have had a resale furniture business back home in Poland as well. It’s a long shot that you would know of them, but your description of your upbringing sounds like you may have run into them at some point.

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I agree with Steves Trail about the hallmark.

However, I think the best bet for a domestic mine would be the Sleeping Beauty mine out of Arizona. It has little to no matrix and tends to have that almost translucent look when polished.

Here is an example I found online:
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While most non-matrixed turquoise, especially Persian turquoise, tends to be set in gold nowadays, I’ve seen it in platinum, silver, bronze and even copper.

I think what you have is a truly lovely traditional native piece of jewelry with an exquisite stone.

Another welcome to you Susie!
My first thought when looking at your first picture was possibly Royston. I recently visited a turquoise shop in Austin Nevada. Nevada produces some fabulous turquoise, including Royston. I almost bought this large Royston cab, but it was quite pricy and the shop owner really didn’t want to sell it. It has incredibly intense colors; you can see the wonderful deep green along with the blue. Yours isn’t this dramatic, but looks similar:

This is a Royston ring off mine alongside yours:

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