Sonoran Sunrise cabochons are usually really interesting, just like the one in this ring. The red and green colors stand out. However, when you take a square stone, set it on its edge so that it is diamond shape, it becomes even more interesting, and unusual. At 1 1/4 inches wide and long this is a ring that is sure to be noticed and could be worn by a woman or a man. The sterling silver ring is Navajo handmade and features a heavy sheet silver ring shank that helps prevent ring roll if it is properly fitted.
Nothing works quite as well together as green and red. When it was first popularized in the 1950's, Sonoran sunrise was often referred to as the “Christmas tree stone.” I know of nothing else that has the look of Sonoran sunrise. It is actually an unusual mix of two stones, cuprite (red) and chrysocolla (green) that for whatever reason decided to form together. I like to think it was so that people would be delighted by its beauty, but I have no proof of that!
The raw material was mined in the Sonoran Desert south of Tucson, Arizona on the Mexican side of the border. The mine is now played out so quality Sonoran sunrise like this is very hard to find. Collectors everywhere are scrambling to secure good quality Sonoran sunrise because it is becoming increasingly scarce.
This Sonoran Sunrise ring is a Size 9 1/2. If you would love to own it but this is not a size that will work for you, just let us know in special instructions at Etsy check out. Simply tell us what size it needs to be and we will resize the ring at no cost to you. The ring will be shipped to you as a perfect fit. discount
Product code: Discount Sonoran Sunrise "Diamond Shape" Ledge Ring Size 9 1/2