J1169 Turquoise Ring
Heavy gauge sterling silver ring by Navajo silversmith Etta Endito. The 7/8” x 1 1/8” Kingman turquoise is set in an intricate sterling silver setting. Size 13
The Kingman Turquoise Mine is one of the oldest producing Turquoise mines in North America. It was discovered by Native Americans over 1000 years ago. Kingman Turquoise is known for its beautiful blue color and the mine produces many variations of blue turquoise.
Etta's silverwork has been featured in the Indian Craft Shop, at the Department of Interior, in Washington, DC. She is one of eight Native American artists chosen from throughout the United States for this honor.
About the artist
Etta Endito
Etta and Randy Endito have been making jewelry together since 1980. Etta from Crownpoint, New Mexico and Randy from Smith Lake, New Mexico met in 1978.
As children both Etta and Randy learned the art of silversmithing from their mothers. Etta and Randy both helped their mothers in their jewelry making after school. Both mothers were very good silversmiths. Etta has a piece of jewelry that her father made years ago, which she treasures. Etta and Randy have enormous of respect for their parents and are grateful for the lessons they learned.
Randy shapes and stamps the silver. Etta creates the designs and patterns. Etta says, “We are proud to be making jewelry. This is something we still make in America, by Americans. Buy Native American Made!”
Etta's silverwork has been featured in the Indian Craft Shop, at the Department of Interior, in Washington, DC. She is one of eight Native American artists chosen from throughout the United States for this honor.
The Endito family is a true team, loving and respectful of one another.
