This is a 15 carat, bright blue, Turquoise nugget filled with natural dark matrix. It is set on 20 gauge sterling and wrapped in a scallop bezel. It is surrounded by sterling, twisted wire with a sterling flower accent. The wide band is tapered in the back for a comfortable fit. Size 6 fits a small ring finger but can also be worn as a pinky ring.
- Approximately 1 inch tall (24 mm)
- 3/4 inch wide (22 mm)
- Ring band is 11 mm wide then tapers 5 mm
Fun Fact: Turquoise deposits usually form in iron-rich limonite or sandstone. Limonite creates dark brown markings in turquoise, while sandstone creates tan markings. The markings are remnants of the host rock within the turquoise, and can resemble splotches or veins. They're called matrix.