{"product_id":"the-tigua-reserve-vintage-silver-sleeping-beauty-turquoise-feather-ring-circa-1970","title":"The \"Tigua Reserve\" Vintage Silver \u0026 Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Feather Ring (circa 1970)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover a rare piece of Southwestern history. Hand-forged in the early 1970s, this striking statement ring features a vibrant, robin's-egg blue turquoise cabochon that displays the distinct, matrix-free characteristics of high-grade Sleeping Beauty Turquoise. The stone is nestled in a secure sawtooth bezel, beautifully flanked by meticulously detailed sterling silver prayer feathers and traditional rain beads.This piece carries a rare double provenance. The inner band bears the \"TIGUA\" shop mark, originating from the historic Casa Kakiki artist collective on the Tigua Indian Reservation in Texas. The reverse is engraved \"AL\", the personal signature of the individual Tigua Pueblo bench smith who masterfully crafted it. Left unpolished to preserve its rich, authentic vintage patina, this ring is a true collector's treasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Era: Vintage 1970s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Origin: Tigua Indian Reservation (Casa Kakiki Workshop)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Artisan: Signed \"AL\" (Tigua Pueblo Bench Smith)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Materials: Natural Turquoise (Characteristics consistent with Sleeping Beauty mine), 925 Solid Sterling Silver (Tested)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Size: 6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Weight: 4.90 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Features beautiful, natural age-appropriate oxidation on the reverse to preserve collector value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease Note: Every effort has been made to accurately represent this piece. Due to differences in lighting, photography, and individual screen settings, the color and appearance may vary slightly from what you see on your device.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cowhide Drip","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51567334359335,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/0113\/5655\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_d14cc80e-40d7-49b3-ac5f-b97b5d6c4784.png?v=1783124391","url":"https:\/\/cowhidedrip.com\/products\/the-tigua-reserve-vintage-silver-sleeping-beauty-turquoise-feather-ring-circa-1970","provider":"Cowhide Drip","version":"1.0","type":"link"}