Featured in this lot is this Vintage Navajo Diné Rex Abeita Sterling Silver Multi-Stone Inlay Ring, circa 1960s-1970s. The ring features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver and channel inlay Turquoise, Mother of Pearl, Jet, Carnelian, Red Branch Coral, and Spiny Oyster. Rex Abeita is a renowned Navajo (Diné) silversmith celebrated for his masterful inlay jewelry. Active since the 1960s, he has crafted distinctive pieces featuring materials such as turquoise, coral, jet, spiny oyster, and mother-of-pearl. His work is characterized by meticulous craftsmanship and innovative designs, often incorporating mosaic inlay techniques. Abeita’s creations have been featured in notable auctions, highlighting their enduring appeal among collectors. His hallmark, a stylized “R,” signifies his authentic contributions to Native American jewelry artistry. Through his work, Abeita continues to uphold and evolve the rich tradition of Navajo silversmithing. Zuni jewelry is a style of Native American jewelry from the Zuni Pueblo in New Mexico, known for its intricate lapidary work, particularly inlays of small, precisely cut stones. Key characteristics include inlay, where stones fill a geometric pattern, and the techniques of needlepoint, using tiny, pointed stones, and petit point, using tiny rounded stones, which create a delicate and detailed appearance. Zuni jewelry is known for its high level of detail and meticulous handcraftsmanship, with each stone carefully cut, shaped, and set. Inside of the shank is the artist's hallmark, "R" and "STERLING". The condition of this Navajo ring is good with no obvious signs of damage. Size 9.5, measures .875"W x 1.125"D x 1.25"L, collective weight is 29.6 grams.