Vintage Sterling Silver Navajo Turquoise and Coral Feather Ring Size 9

Name: Vintage Sterling Silver Navajo Turquoise and Coral Feather Ring Size 9
Brand: Navajo
SKU: 407240694329
Price: 76.69 USD
Availability: InStock

USD 76.69

Condition: New without tags

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View Vintage Sterling Silver Navajo Turquoise and Coral Feather Ring Size 9 with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Feathers represent honor, courage, and responsibility. A feather, especially an eagle feather, is earned, not bought. Woodland nations: feathers appear in rites of passage and healing. Pueblo and Hopi peoples: feathers are used in prayer sticks, directional symbolism, and ceremonial dances. This Vintage Sterling Silver Navajo Turquoise and Coral Feather Ring is a stunning piece of Native American jewelry handmade in the United States in the 1960s-1980s. The ring features a beautiful combination of natural turquoise and coral stones set in sterling silver with a feather design, embodying a spirit and ethnic theme. This unique ring, signed by the Zuni brand, showcases traditional Navajo tribal affiliation and craftsmanship, making it a rare and valuable addition to any jewelry collection.The ring is size 9. The Core Meanings of a Feather A feather is one of the most sacred objects in Native American cultures, not a symbol in the casual sense, but a living spiritual item that carries the essence of the bird it came from. While meanings vary by nation, several themes are shared across many Indigenous traditions. They are a bridge to the creator. Birds fly closest to the sky world, so their feathers are seen as messengers between humans and the divine. A feather carries prayers upward and brings guidance downward. Feathers represent honor, courage, and responsibility. A feather, especially an eagle feather, is earned, not bought. It marks bravery, leadership, service, acts of generosity, and contributions to community. Receiving a feather is a public recognition of character. Feathers represent protection and healing, for this reason feathers are used in smudging, medicine bundles, healing ceremonies, and directional prayers. They are believed to ward off negativity and support spiritual or physical healing. Feathers symbolize ancestral connection. They are passed down through families carrying family lineage and their stories. The spirit of ancestors and the continuity of tradition convey with the feathers. They are treated with reverence and responsibility. The symmetry of a feather represents cosmic order, harmony between worlds, the balance of earth and sky, and the unity of physical and spiritual life. Different tribes have their own relationships with feathers: Plains nations (Lakota, Cheyenne, Blackfeet): feathers mark deeds, warrior societies, and leadership. Woodland nations: feathers appear in rites of passage and healing. Pueblo and Hopi peoples: feathers are used in prayer sticks, directional symbolism, and ceremonial dances. Navajo (Diné): feathers appear in healing rites, protection practices, and ceremonial regalia. The meaning always depends on the bird, the context, and the relationship in which the feather was given. Note to potential buyers: After a lifetime of collecting, curating, and chasing the thrill of discovery, it’s time for me to let some of my treasures begin new journeys. As we downsize, I’ve been rediscovering pieces I loved, tucked away since I paused my collecting in 1989. What began as a bittersweet task has become a joyful opportunity for these objects to be appreciated again, and for someone else to feel the spark they once gave me. I’m now releasing my collection of Native American jewelry and artifacts, designer necklaces, antiques, and vintage items. Each piece has been part of my story, and now it’s ready to become part of yours. Condition: New without tags. Category: Jewelry & Watches › Ethnic, Regional & Tribal › Rings. Brand: Navajo.