JSW850 Carico Lake Turquoise Ring

Sterling silver ring by Navajo silversmith Dorothy Ashley. The 3/4” x 1 3/4” silver overlay ring has a 5/8” x 7/8” Carico Lake turquoise cabochon.

The Carico Lake Turquoise Mine got its name from its unique location, in ancient years there was a lake that has since dried, hence "Carico Lake." Mining is very limited these days which makes the supply of this material limited. Due to the great demand for Carico Lake Turquoise, it has become one of the most valuable types of American Turquoise