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Day 1: Native American, Jewelry & Modern

Fri, Jan 27, 2017 05:00PM EST - Sun, Jan 29, 2017 05:00PM EST
Lot 42

Ten Sterling Silver Southwestern Rings

Estimate: $400 - $600

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
one ring with oval moonstone cabochon approx. 17 x 12 mm, stamped "925", ring tapers from 3/4 to 1/4 in., size 12, 10.6 grams, [scratches and small chips to moonstone, scratches and wear to metal]; one ring with rectangular geometric design inlaid with turquoise and mother of pearl, stamped "K.Spencer", tested .925 silver, ring tapers from approx. 1-1/8 to 1/4 in., size 11, 24.8 grams, [scratches to turquoise and silver, cracks and evidence of sizing]; one ring with oval geometric design inlaid with turquoise and mother of pearl, tested .925 silver, ring tapers from approx. 1-1/4 to 1/4 in., size 10- 1/2, 31.3 grams, [scratches and wear to metal and stones, evidence of sizing]; one ring with leaf motif and two irregular shaped turquoise cabochons ranging from approx. 17 x 8 mm to 12 x 7 mm, ring stamped "R.Nieto", Ray Nieto, Zuni, tested .925 silver, ring tapers from approx. 1-1/4 to 1/8 in.,size 10-1/2, 15.4 grams, [scratches and wear to silver and stones]; one ring with flower and twisted rope design, with one irregular shaped turquoise cabochon approx. 28 x 15.5 mm, one irregular shaped coral cabochon approx. 19.5 x 14 mm, hand engraved "CAW, 78", tested sterling silver, top of ring approx. 1-5/8 x 1 in., size 11, 18.9 grams, [tarnish, wear and light scratches to metal]; one ring with openwork design and central oval turquoise flat-topped cabochon approx. 20 x 16.5 mm, tested .925 silver, top of ring approx. 1-3/8 x 1 in., size 11-3/4, 12.2 grams, [tarnish, scratches and wear to metal]; one ring with wirework design and two irregular shaped blue turquoise cabochons approx. 11 x 9.5 mm and 10.5 x 7 mm, tested .925 silver, top of ring approx. 1-1/2 x 3/4 in., size 6, 7.8 grams, [tarnish, scratches and wear to metal and stones]; one ring with leaf motif and two irregular shaped turquoise cabochons approx. 11.5 x 10.5 mm, and 10.5 x 10.5 mm, tested .925 silver, size 10-1/4, 28.5 grams, [tarnish, scratches and wear to metal and stones]; one ring with two turquoise cabochons, one stone trillion shaped approx. 10 x 11 mm, one half-round approx. 9.5 x 12 mm, stamped "sterling", ring tapers from approx. 22.5 to 5 mm, size 10, 18 grams, [shank broken, additional cracks, evidence of repairs, tool marks, design worn, scratches]; one ring with six round turquoise cabochons approx. 8 mm each, twisted rope and silver ball accents, stamped "925", ring tapers from approx. 28 to 7.5 mm, size 11, 24.6 grams, [tarnish, scratches and wear]. Condition: . Notes: Brunk Auctions makes no warranty or guarantee whatsoever regarding the jewelry, its colored stones, diamonds, other gem materials, or metals, or as to their status as natural, treated, "earth mined", manmade or other. Appraisals, descriptions, photographs, are offered as a service and are not intended to be a complete analysis of the qualities and conditions of the jewelry. All identifiations, information, weights, quality, cut, value and other estimates, are opinions, limited by examination and grading the mountings, the condition and cleanliness of the items. All gems, colored stones, diamonds, "cultured or natural pearls, fresh water, south sea, Tahitian pearls", and other materials used in jewelry, may be enhanced by a variety of treatments. Brunk Auctions makes no warranties or guaranties that any clock or watch is in working order. First time buyers will be required to pay by wire transfer or cashiers check.. Provenance: The Estate of Marcus King, Blountville, Tennessee

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