Crossed arrows struck by hand into sterling, centered on a piece of Manassa turquoise from Colorado's dormant King mine Crossed arrows struck by hand into sterling, centered on a piece of Manassa turquoise from Colorado's dormant King mine
Crossed arrows struck by hand into sterling, centered on a piece of Manassa turquoise from Colorado's dormant King mine — view 2 Crossed arrows struck by hand into sterling, centered on a piece of Manassa turquoise from Colorado's dormant King mine — view 2
Crossed arrows struck by hand into sterling, centered on a piece of Manassa turquoise from Colorado's dormant King mine — view 3 Crossed arrows struck by hand into sterling, centered on a piece of Manassa turquoise from Colorado's dormant King mine — view 3

Manassa Crossed Arrows Ring

Silversmith Chad Barela
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Crossed arrows struck by hand into sterling, centered on a piece of Manassa turquoise from Colorado's dormant King mine. A one-of-a-kind ring, made once and now held in a private collection.

Metal

N/A

Stone

Manassa Turquoise

Size

7

Dimensions

N/A

Made

Winter 2025

Finish

Matte

Every piece that leaves our shop is made to last. If something fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship, we'll take care of you.

Every piece ships within 1–3 business days from Columbia, Tennessee, with tracking by email.

Returns and exchanges within 30 days of delivery — unworn and in original condition. Return shipping is on us.

Questions? Reach us at info@thecommon.co.

We're among those who appreciate the character natural wear puts on a piece. That said, a few simple measures will help maintain the basic integrity of your jewelry.

  • Keep it dry. Avoid submerging your pieces underwater — this helps prevent discoloration of both the stones and the silver.
  • Go easy on cuffs. Avoid bending cuffs too often, as repeated flexing wears down the silver and can cause cracking or breakage. Gently molding a cuff to your wrist for the initial fit is perfectly fine.
  • Polish as needed. Oxidation occurs naturally to every piece left out in the open. A simple dry clean with a polishing cloth — or a soft handkerchief hanging around — should do the trick.

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Manassa Crossed Arrows Ring

Silversmith Chad Barela
Sold out · Held in a private collection

Taken with this one? A piece in its spirit can still be made for you.

Members ship free — join the list

Crossed arrows struck by hand into sterling, centered on a piece of Manassa turquoise from Colorado's dormant King mine. A one-of-a-kind ring, made once and now held in a private collection.

Metal

N/A

Stone

Manassa Turquoise

Size

7

Dimensions

N/A

Made

Winter 2025

Finish

Matte

Every piece that leaves our shop is made to last. If something fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship, we'll take care of you.

Every piece ships within 1–3 business days from Columbia, Tennessee, with tracking by email.

Returns and exchanges within 30 days of delivery — unworn and in original condition. Return shipping is on us.

Questions? Reach us at info@thecommon.co.

We're among those who appreciate the character natural wear puts on a piece. That said, a few simple measures will help maintain the basic integrity of your jewelry.

  • Keep it dry. Avoid submerging your pieces underwater — this helps prevent discoloration of both the stones and the silver.
  • Go easy on cuffs. Avoid bending cuffs too often, as repeated flexing wears down the silver and can cause cracking or breakage. Gently molding a cuff to your wrist for the initial fit is perfectly fine.
  • Polish as needed. Oxidation occurs naturally to every piece left out in the open. A simple dry clean with a polishing cloth — or a soft handkerchief hanging around — should do the trick.

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Manassa Crossed Arrows Ring

Silversmith

Second generation silversmith making heirloom quality jewelry true to Southwest tradition for over a decade. Chad's family has more than 200 years of history in New Mexico and you can see that heritage in his work.

Stone

Manassa Turquoise

Mine

King Mine

Origin

Colorado

Mine Status

Inactive

Stone Story

Manassa Turquoise comes from Conejos County, Colorado. I.P. King arrived from North Carolina looking for gold, found turquoise instead, and filed a government claim in 1895 under the name "Lick Skillet" mine. The King family still owns the property today, but the mine is no longer in operation. That dormancy is what makes Manassa rare. What exists in the market is what was already pulled from the ground. The stone ranges from a rich blue to green with a warm golden-brown matrix, and a character that sets it apart from anything else in the Southwest.

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