Zuni ring Vintage Art Nouveau Band sterling silver Band VM handcrafted Native American Indian Artist Promise flower Wedding size 7 1/2

AN unusual ring that would be perfect for the fairy tale wedding or for your sweetheart. If you need a gift idea that shows you took the time to care, what better way to give a gift than something unique and vintage. Here is something for that special person that has everything! Not only is it a unique idea because it is Vintage and not something you can buy everyday, but it is something they will know you took the time to find just for them. What a thoughtful gift or perhaps just a perfect addition to a collection. And while you are shopping for someone else, take a peek at some pieces you like because we carry mens and womens jewelry and a lot of neat old collectibles. And we all know you can never have enough jewelry! The pieces we carry are unique and interesting and may have a little wear ( if any) but they sure have a lot of love that came with them when they were first purchased way back when. All jewelry is boxed for gift giving. Just say the word and we will wrap it and put a beautiful bow on it for you at no extra charge . All you have to do it watch them smile and enjoy their specially gift. ∆ Maker: There is a hallmark list that indicates that these are Navajo - Zuni designed by artists named Virgil Dishta and his wife Marvina who use VM as the branding signature. Ref., American Indian Jewelry II: A-L 1800 Artist Biographies BY GREGORY SCHAFF ASSISTED BY ANGIE YAN SCHAAF Virgil Dishta, Sr. (Dishde, Dashta, Dechta), (hallmark - V. DISHTA) (Zuni, active ca. late 1930s-2000: channel inlay, small “inlay circle” jewelry, squash blossom necklaces, ranger sets, and paintings) BORN: ca. 1921; RESIDENCE: Zuni Pueblo, NM FAMILY: son of Pauline & Frank Dishta; husband of Mrs. Dishta; father of Virgil Dishta, Jr., Vincent Dishta, five other children; great-uncle of Duane Dishta TEACHERS: his parents STUDENTS: his children AWARDS: 1950, Inter-tribal Indian Ceremonial, Gallup, NM; Special Award, Museum of New Mexico, Santa Fe COLLECTIONS: Kennedy Museum of Art, Ohio University, OH; Helen Kersting Collection, Eiteljorg Museum; Dr. Gregory & Angie Yan Schaaf, Santa Fe PUBLICATIONS: U.S. Census, 1926, 1930, Zuni Pueblo, McKinley County, NM; roll 1396, p. 3B, Enumeration District 31; Adair 1944:198; Snodgrass 1965; Bassman 1992:12-13; Lester 1995:153; Baxter 2001:155, 196; Schaaf 2003:141. Virgil Dishta, Sr. is the son of the original Frank Dishta and Pauline Dishta. Virgil carried on their unique style of small circle channel inlay. After 60+ years of jewelry making, Virgil has gone all but blind from the intricate process of cutting and setting these tiny stones. Vincent Dishta (Jr.) (hallmark – VM DISHTA, when collaborating with Marvina Dishta, his wife; sometimes also S/S for sterling silver) (Zuni, active ca. 1970s-present: small circle channel inlay jewelry) BORN: ca. 1950; RESIDENCE: Zuni Pueblo, NM FAMILY: grandson of Frank Dishta & Pauline Dishta; son of Vincent Dishta, Sr.; brother of Virgil Dishta, Jr.; husband of Marvina Dishta ∆ Material: sterling silver ∆ Size: size 7 1/2 ∆ Weight: 4.8 grams ∆ Condition: Because these are vintage estate pieces and are vintage and possibly pre-worn so they are not considered new from the factory. Please see photos for any wear or light surface scratches that come with age. .Sold as is and priced accordingly.. ∆ Lovely patina! These are part of a MASSIVE estate collection of cufflinks and jewelry so be sure to check out our other items here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/NeatstuffAntiques?section_id=all We don’t polish these previously owned well loved pieces so we can keep the original patina. We try and photograph all of the pieces next to a ruler so you can see the actual size. All jewelry sold as found. NOTE TO BUYER: We Do not offer engraving services of any sorts as we are not equipped to do so I’m sure your local jeweler would be happy to do so, sorry for any inconvenience thank you. All cufflinks ( unless otherwise specified) are considered costume jewelry. We use the descriptions of any stones from the manufacturers titles when they were first produced. When we refer to the stones as moonstone or jade or garnet, for example, we are using how the original manufacturer of the pieces used them. We cannot guarantee the authenticity of a stone in a costume piece of jewelry. All pieces have been worn at least one time unless otherwise specified. ***ATTENTION!*** Shipping rates for domestic and international delivery have skyrocketed! I have adjusted the shipping rates accordingly. We ship priority mail ( in the U.S.) with insurance on orders over $20.00. If you wish to have another method of delivery (i.e. First Class International) PLEASE convo me before placing your order. My goal is to save both of us money on shipping. September12, 2015