Blue Frontier Ring by Raymond Delgarito

There are rings that showcase craftsmanship, and there are rings that showcase courage. Raymond Delgarito chose to let one extraordinary Mine No. 8 turquoise stone carry the entire composition. Instead of surrounding it with elaborate silverwork, he created a clean, sculptural setting that gives the gemstone room to breathe. The result feels bold, modern, and quietly powerful. The turquoise is spectacular. Brilliant blue pools stretch across rich honey and cinnamon-colored matrix, creating a natural pattern that almost looks like ancient river channels winding through the desert. It’s the kind of Mine No. 8 collectors spend years hoping to find. Details Artist: Raymond Delgarito Stone: Natural Mine No. 8 Turquoise Materials: Sterling Silver Construction: Hand-fabricated Hallmarked: Raymond Delgarito Why We Love It Raymond Delgarito has a gift for restraint. His work often strips away everything unnecessary, allowing exceptional turquoise and precise craftsmanship to become the focus. This ring feels contemporary without abandoning its Navajo roots. It’s elegant enough for a gallery, rugged enough to wear every day, and timeless enough to be passed down. From Eric This is the kind of ring that reminds me why I love Native jewelry. The artist trusted the stone enough not to overcomplicate it. That’s harder than it sounds. Sometimes the most confident thing a maker can do is know exactly when to stop. Mine No. 8 like this deserves space to speak—and this ring lets it.