Navajo Inlay New Lander Ring FJR2028-7 1/2

INLAY refers to the process of cutting and polishing turquoise, shell, and other traditional stones before combining them into patterns and embedding them with metal. Southwestern Native American artists are especially recognized for their skills in inlay jewelry.

There are several different techniques used in inlay design:

A "mosaic" inlay is when the stones are laid in the metal touching one another and are flush with the surface of the jewelry.

"Cobblestone" refers to the stones being uneven in height and size with beveled edges - closely resembling a cobblestone street.

Commonly seen, "channel" inlay indicates the use of metal spacers between the stone.

"Corn Row" inlay closely mimics the appearance of this harvested crop - neatly arranged parallel rows of stone with slightly rounded edges.

NEW LANDER CHALCOSIDERITE
Chalcosiderite is the scientific name for New Lander from Nevada. New Lander is a beautiful hard material that takes a very good polish and comes in a range of colors that are very attractive in Southwest-style jewelry. New Lander grows in the same areas where you will find turquoise in Nevada and is part of the turquoise mineral family. It can be confused with turquoise or variscite, but it is a classic stone in its own right. You will find modern and traditional Native American handmade jewelry made with New Lander.