Beautiful Hand wired Native American Indian Navajo Rhodochrosite Sterling Silver ring in size 8 1/4 NAR-09551. The Rhodochrosite is set in simple Sterling with a unique open weave wire artisan design shank giving the ring a light contemporary look. Native American Indian Navajo Silversmith Murphy Platera (No Hallmark).
Rhodochrosite (nicknamed 'The Love stone') is a very attractive mineral with an absolutely one-of-a-kind, beautiful rosy color. There are many localities for Rhodochrosite throughout the world including the Sweet Home Mine in Colorado. Rhodochrosite is commonly found in the form of stalactites and stalagmites in the caves of Argentina. Rhodochrosite (whose name means rose-colored) often forms pink and white bands.