Vintage J Wallace Zuni Turquoise Cluster Ring Sterling Silver 23.8g Sz 8

Vintage Signed J. Wallace Zuni Turquoise Cluster Statement Ring

Exceptional vintage Zuni turquoise cluster ring, hand signed J. WALLACE on the reverse.

This is an unusually large and beautifully constructed example of traditional Zuni turquoise jewelry. The dramatic oval face measures approximately 2¾ inches long and is densely set with individually cut turquoise cabochons.

The stones are arranged in a highly symmetrical botanical/tree-like cluster pattern, with a central vertical design surrounded by radiating turquoise elements. Each stone is individually mounted in a traditional serrated bezel.

Hand-applied twisted silver wire and silver drops provide additional dimensional detail throughout the composition.

DETAILS

• Artist: J. Wallace

• Signature: Hand etched “J. WALLACE”

• Attribution: Zuni

• Period: Vintage, likely mid-to-late 20th century

• Stone: Natural-appearing turquoise; treatment/origin not tested

• Metal: Sterling silver if confirmed by testing

• Weight: 23.80 grams

• Face length: Approximately 2¾ inches

• Ring size: Approximately 8–8¼

• Style: Cluster / petit-point / statement ring

• Construction: Hand fabricated

• Setting: Individually set serrated bezels

• Design: Large oval shield with symmetrical turquoise arrangement

• Country of origin: United States

The turquoise displays beautiful variation from vivid blue to blue-green, with occasional natural-looking matrix and surface characteristics. The stones have not been tested for mine origin or treatment.

The silver retains an attractive vintage patina. There is expected oxidation, surface wear and evidence of age/use. Please examine the detailed photographs, including close-ups of the stones, silverwork, reverse, signature and ring shank, as they form an important part of the condition description.

This is a substantial collector's ring with extraordinary finger coverage. At approximately 2¾ inches long, it is considerably larger than a typical turquoise cluster ring and makes a dramatic statement when worn.

The reverse retains the important hand-etched J. WALLACE signature.

Collector's Note: J. Wallace is associated with documented vintage Zuni cluster and petit-point jewelry. The artist's name is presented exactly as signed on the piece; no unverified first name has been assigned.

A striking piece of vintage Southwestern jewelry for the Zuni, Native American jewelry or turquoise collector.