Early Zuni attr Dan Simplicio Ring Leaves Stampd Drops Carved Turquoise Size 5.5

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I'm offering for your consideration, a great old ring which i believe is an early ring by Dan Simplicio. I've had it for many many years and always thought of it as his early work. The leaves and stamps on the raindrops are like others of his early documented pieces, especially in the CG Wallace catalog. Also the lovely turquoise was hand carved in the manner he carved his stones. The two outer ones have greened slightly more than the center one which remained more blue and the color play is lovely. There are some slight crimps in the shank and the piece is is excellent vintage wearable and collectible condition. It is unsigned and not marked for silver content but it is at least coin silver at 900 or sterling at .925. It's a lighter weight ring with a slim shank. In the early days Dan Simplicio's shanks were slim and more traditional; only later and after he came back from service, did he move toward wider shanks.
The dimensions of the ring include a face size of 1.25" high and about 7/8" wide. He always carved his stones by hand and these are lovely examples, set with one of his characteristic scalloped bezels. You can see some of that work depicted in the CG Wallace catalog. This ring is size 5-1/2, is suitable for a man or a woman.
Dan Simplicio is credited for having been the first to use natural nuggets in his work. He rarely signed his work, but this ring is typical of his style in every respect. It has natural turquoise nuggets which have aged to varying degrees so have a nicely variegated coloration. Dan Simplicio's work is seen throughout the C. G. Wallace catalog and every important collection, gallery and museum. He was one of CG Wallace's favorite smiths, was versatile and prolific. His work was prominently featured in the 1975 Sotheby's auction of the C.G. Wallace collection. Work from this collection is in the permanent collection of the Heard Museum in Phoenix.
Dan Simplicio was one of the great master silversmiths in Zuni history. He was vastly talented and worked in many techniques and styles. Truly a great master, his work commands top prices and is in the best museums and galleries. This ring has a lovely old patina which works beautifully against the exquisite colors and textures. I recommend this one for any collection. He is one of the most important Zuni artists from the CG Wallace period and his naturalistic free form style of work has become one hallmark of that era.
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