Vintage Silver Native American Ring, Sterling Silver, Turquoise and Coral Ring, Silver Ring, interesting piece.

Vintage Silver Native American Ring, Sterling Silver, Turquoise and Coral Ring, Silver Ring, interesting piece

Superb Vintage Native American ring horse shoe ring with striking design set with Turquoise and Coral. Fantastic ornate silver carving the craftsman ship and quality. Very rare collector's piece.

2 cm x 2 cm front of ring
weight 25g

In Navajo culture, the horseshoe shape is the basis for the Naja symbol, which is often used as the centerpiece in traditional jewelry like the squash blossom necklace.
The Naja symbol holds the meaning of protection and good fortune. Its origins are external to Navajo culture, believed to have originated in the Middle East where Moors used horseshoe-shaped talismans on their horses' bridles to ward off the evil eye.
The Spanish conquistadors later brought the symbol to the American Southwest, where the Navajo people adopted it and incorporated it into their own silversmithing and jewelry traditions. While the Naja is a prominent and meaningful symbol in Navajo jewelry today, it is an adopted symbol rather than an original element of ancient Navajo religious rituals or ceremonies.
The horse itself is also a significant animal in Native American culture, symbolizing strength, freedom, and travel.