Hand crafted by Native American Silversmith JD Salmon-Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, this natural Jadeite in an oxidized silver mounting signed with artisan's mark JS with a North East pointing Arrow. Made in the 1970's; donated from estate of Josephene Salmon, no previous owners. 25mm x 6.5mm Marquise Cabochon Approximate ring size- 6.5

Josephene Salmon (Jo Salmon) was a Native American silversmith from the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. She was the Great Grand daughter of Peter P. Pitchlyn, principal chief of the Choctaw from 1864 to 1866.  

Includes: Certificate of Authenticity with biography of Artist.

MATERIALS

Jade/Jadeite
A smooth green stone with even texture that has long been used for carving and for jewelry.The term jade refers to two minerals: jadeite and nephrite. These minerals are similar in appearance but jadeite has more intense color and translucency so is more highly valued and thought to be the true jade. Colors of jade vary from mottled green and white, to yellow, pink, purple, and black.

Oxidized Silver
Oxidation is a chemical reaction between the metal surface and oxygen that changes the appearance of the silver permanently to a burnished gray.