Loloma Fabricated 18K Gold & Charoite Ring 5 1/2 Start Price USD 0.99 Current Price USD 6,500.00 Time Left - Bid Count 4 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, November 29, 2008 End Time Saturday, December 06, 2008 Location Pittsburgh, PA See more about 'Loloma Fabricated 18K Gold & Charoite Ring 5 1/2' Description FABRICATED 18K GOLD & CHAROITE RINGby Charles Loloma (1921 - 1991) You are viewing an exceptional fabricated 18K gold and charoite ring by the legendary Charles Loloma. Size 5 1/2.  Ring face measures approximately 1'' x 1''Circa Mid- 1980'sStamped "Loloma" "Charles Loloma is best known for his mosaic inlay and tufacast jewelry.  He created a bridge between traditional Hopi art and the world of modern art.  His jewelry and ceramics were ancient in materials, yet modern in design, winning  respect and international patronage... Loloma died in 1991. Five years later, the Southwestern Association of Indian Arts honored him posthumously with a Lifetime Achievement in Indian Affairs." ~ Gregory Schaaf, American Indian Jewelry For a similar example, see figure 211 in the Loloma Wheelwright Museum Catalog.    Our inventory encompasses the finest historic pieces to works by today's most innovative artists. We have specialized in Native American art for over 30 years and are qualified appraisers. Antique material may include wear, stone cracks and fissures, patina, and other acceptable age-related characteristics.Please address all questions and concerns PRIOR to the end of auction. Payment MUST be received within 8 days of auction close. Failure to comply with these terms provides the seller with the option of contacting ebay and/or voiding the bid. We offer insurance as an option with shipping which will be calculated at the close of auction if desired. Sorry, but we do NOT accept returns - all sales are final. Please view our other listings for additional fine examples of Native American artwork. We combine shipping! Your browser does not appear to support JavaScript. Either enable JavaScript if it is disabled or upgrade your browser to properly view this page.melpitmel Auctiva Store: A thumbnail gallery of all my items for sale Place a Bid!