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sz4.75 Gibson Nez (1947-2007) Jicarilla Apache and Navajo Mediterranean coral silver ring 1.5" long face, 20.3 grams. <br><br>Gibson Nez, Jicarilla Apache and Navajo, is known throughout the Indian arts<br>industry and by collectors worldwide as the master of stampwork. No other<br>craftsman comes close to the expert precision of his sharp, clean, impossibly<br>close stamps. Parallel lines, a hairs-breadth apart, encircle bolos and<br>bracelets like radiant energy, drawing your eye to the extraordinary, gem-grade<br>stone Gibson hand-picks to feature in the center. Stampwork of Gibson’s caliber<br>requires extreme patience and an eye for balance. “What is important to me is to<br>make one nice piece, not a lot of mediocre pieces,” said Gibson.<br><br>Gibson’s pieces have won ribbons and awards at all the major competitions,<br>including Gallup Ceremonial, Santa Fe Indian Market, the Heard Museum, the All<br>Mankind Jewelry Competition in Washington, D.C., and Casa Grande in Arizona.<br>Asked what makes him most proud in his work, Gibson said, “I simply try to make<br>a piece that highlights the stone.”<br><br>Gibson’s work embodies unrelenting attention to detail. Each hand-struck stamp<br>adds and builds on the last. Single, meticulously placed lines are, together,<br>the power to Gibson’s work - a complete harmony of silver and stone.<br><br>Gibson sadly passed away on December 1, 2007, but his work will be cherished for<br>years to come. Long after those who knew him are gone he will still be<br>remembered through his powerful jewelry.<br><br>Marked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my jewelry is stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for more pictures,<br>videos, or measurements until sold. If you look at pictures/description your<br>question should be answered. Thank you so much for your time and consideration!<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women's wrist. Most rings are shown on a a ring sizer in the pictures and the size is typically given at the beginning of the title and description. Women's Size 4 Ring.
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