A Fox turquoise stone set in a smooth bezel inside a twisted rope border, framed by hand-stamped rays that fan out like a headdress         A Fox turquoise stone set in a smooth bezel inside a twisted rope border, framed by hand-stamped rays that fan out like a headdress
A Fox turquoise stone set in a smooth bezel inside a twisted rope border, framed by hand-stamped rays that fan out like a headdress — view 2         A Fox turquoise stone set in a smooth bezel inside a twisted rope border, framed by hand-stamped rays that fan out like a headdress — view 2
A Fox turquoise stone set in a smooth bezel inside a twisted rope border, framed by hand-stamped rays that fan out like a headdress — view 3         A Fox turquoise stone set in a smooth bezel inside a twisted rope border, framed by hand-stamped rays that fan out like a headdress — view 3
A Fox turquoise stone set in a smooth bezel inside a twisted rope border, framed by hand-stamped rays that fan out like a headdress — view 4         A Fox turquoise stone set in a smooth bezel inside a twisted rope border, framed by hand-stamped rays that fan out like a headdress — view 4

Fox "Big Chief" Ring

Silversmith Chad Barela
$565
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Only 1 in stock

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A one-of-a-kind Fox turquoise ring in sterling silver, the oval stone set in a smooth bezel inside a twisted rope border and framed by hand-stamped rays that fan out like a headdress, with stamped triangular panels to either side — a wide band that tapers to the back, finished with a matte patina.

Metal

.925 Sterling Silver

Stone

Fox Turquoise

Size

12

Dimensions

10×14mm stone, band approx. 1" tapering to 0.25"

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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Fox "Big Chief" Ring

Silversmith Chad Barela
$565
/
Only 1 in stock

Members ship free — join the list

A one-of-a-kind Fox turquoise ring in sterling silver, the oval stone set in a smooth bezel inside a twisted rope border and framed by hand-stamped rays that fan out like a headdress, with stamped triangular panels to either side — a wide band that tapers to the back, finished with a matte patina.

Metal

.925 Sterling Silver

Stone

Fox Turquoise

Size

12

Dimensions

10×14mm stone, band approx. 1" tapering to 0.25"

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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Fox "Big Chief" 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

Fox Turquoise

Mine

Fox Mine

Origin

Nevada

Mine Status

Limited

Stone Story

Fox Turquoise comes out of Lander County, Nevada, from the old Cortez claims — filed in 1914. Dowell Ward bought the property in the 1940s, renamed it the Fox, and built it into one of the largest turquoise operations the state has ever had: better than half a million pounds out of the ground by 1968. Different pockets went to market under their own names — Fox, White Horse, Green Tree, Smith — depending on the color they gave up. Nothing since has come close to that run, and most of the Fox moving through the trade still traces back to it. The stone is hard, and it runs green through blue-green with a matrix that reads like nowhere else.