Vintage Sterling Ring Size 6 3/4 7 Native American Mexican Cantera Fire Opal

Vintage Native American Mexican Cantera Fire Opal Ring Size 6 3/4 almost 7 Sterling Silver. Vintage estate find. Good condition, see all media. Looks like some hand inscription scratched in under the setting. Marked sterling. Tested and verified sterling silver ring. Estate find. Good condition. A Mexican Cantera Opal ring features a type of fire opal still set within its natural host rock, known as rhyolite matrix. The name Cantera literally means quarry in Spanish, referring to how it is mined. The opal typically displays vibrant warm colors like red, orange, and yellow, sometimes with a play of color or iridescence (flashes of various colors). Structure The most distinctive feature is that the polished gemstone includes both the colorful opal material and the surrounding, often pinkish or orangy, volcanic host rock. Native American cultures, feathers are significant symbols representing high honor, power, wisdom, strength, and a connection to the Creator. Tags: genuine gemstone jewelry, solid sterling silver jewelry, sterling silver 925, southwestern jewelry, western jewelry, crystal jewelry, vintage jewelry, boho jewelry, handmade jewelry, contemporary jewelry, chunky jewelry, gaudy jewelry, wedding jewelry, hippie jewelry, wear to work jewelry, business casual jewelry, gift for her, unique jewelry, quality handmade jewelry, Southwestern Old Pawn Style Handmade Navajo Native American ring size 6 3/4 almost ring size 7