The image shows a vintage oval-shaped ring featuring an iridescent blue and green abalone shell inlay set in a silver-tone or sterling silver metal band.
Ring Details
Gemstone: Natural abalone shell with shifting teal, pink, and green colors
Setting: Bezel-set oval face
Style: Boho-chic or vintage artisan jewelry (common in mid-20th-century Mexican silver designs
vintage oval-shaped ring featuring an iridescent blue and green abalone shell
The underside shows split-band shank of a vintage, handcrafted silver ring, featuring an open-back bezel setting with visible patina and oxidation.
Design Features
Band Style: Double split-shank band merging at the shoulders.
Setting: Open-back oval bezel revealing the reverse of the center stone or inlay.
Condition: Noticeable silver tarnish and green verdigris buildup near the bezel edges, typical of vintage silver jewelry.
Potential Style and Origin
Type: Vintage Southwestern, Native American (Navajo/Dine'), or mid-century artisan silver ring.
The estimated value of a vintage, handmade Southwestern or Native American silver ring featuring an abalone (paua) shell cabochon typically ranges between $35 and $125
