Silver band inlaid with gem silica and spiderweb turquoise

Sterling silver ring inlaid with spiderweb turquoise and gem silica by Mark Hileman. Beautiful translucent blue gem silica combined with awesome black matrix spiderweb turquoise make a very striking ring. Spiderweb turquoise occurs when iron oxide fills in cracks or voids in the turquoise. The pattern created is random, with the webbing varying in thickness from extremely thin to wide bands. There is no set pattern or width to the veining, making each piece unique. The pattern created is considered attractive and raises the value of the turquoise. In the Southwest and the Far East, spiderweb turquoise is very popular and commands the very highest prices. This ring is 17mm wide and is a size 6 3/4 and is available in other sizes and color combinations by special order.