{"product_id":"vintage-bell-trading-post-sterling-silver-genuine-turquoise-dainty-ring-us-6-5","title":"1960s Bell Trading Post Sterling Silver Genuine Turquoise Dainty Ring US 6.5","description":"Circa 1961-1972. \u003cbr\u003eInside of band is stamped \"STERLING\" and has Bell Trading Post maker's mark (mark used during the years 1961-1972).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBell Trading Post was a jewelry company founded in 1932 by Jack and Mildred Michelson in Albuquerque, New Mexico, which initially sold Native American jewelry. The business grew by mass-producing affordable jewelry during the Depression, which the founders achieved by teaching local artisans modern techniques and using materials like nickel silver. During WWII, the company pivoted to manufacturing military insignia. It expanded significantly after the war, and in 1971, it reorganized as Sunbell, which eventually closed in 1981.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRing measures approximately a US size 6.5 on mandrel. \u003cbr\u003eWeighs approximately 1.2 grams.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn good condition with no noticeable flaws. Silver may have some patina as expected with age \u0026amp; wear, but can be polished if you desire. Please see all photos. ","brand":"Bell Trading Post","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42465739997269,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/1043\/8485\/files\/IMG_4427.jpg?v=1778020338","url":"https:\/\/lilyoftheeastvintage.com\/products\/vintage-bell-trading-post-sterling-silver-genuine-turquoise-dainty-ring-us-6-5","provider":"Lily of the East Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}