Vintage 1970s Kachina Dancer Turquoise & Coral Ring

Vibrant and full of movement, this handcrafted sterling silver Kachina Dancer Ring celebrates color, energy, and tradition. The figure, mid-dance with outstretched limbs and feathered form, is inlaid with a mosaic of turquoise and red coral chips, each stone carefully set to create a rhythmic pattern of blue and orange. The result is a lively, textured surface that seems to shimmer with motion.

Chip inlay jewelry, popularized in the mid-20th century by Navajo and Zuni artisans, is an intricate technique where crushed stone is set into channels of silver and polished smooth. This piece carries that legacy beautifully, blending precision silversmithing with a playful, expressive design that captures the spirit of the kachina: a symbol of life, harmony, and transformation in Pueblo and Hopi cultures.

The bold figure design, framed by sterling silver, makes this ring as much a conversation piece as a wearable work of art.

Details:

• Materials: Sterling silver, turquoise, coral
• Technique: Traditional chip inlay
• Dimensions: 1 7/8" high, 1 1/" wide
• Size: Size 5
• Vintage, artist unknown