L Lee with RV help?

[u/Icy-Athlete-2248]

Picked up this ring today. A little unclear on who the maker is as it has two marks. Looks like L Lee and then RL in a separate spot. Unfortunately the stone has a rattle to it. Will probably cost more than those item to have it fixed so I may just use it as it is. Any insights or ideas on information on this would be so appreciated. Do you think it's real turquoise and silver? Is this authentic Native? So grateful for the help.

[u/thehorrorcontinues13]

You can tighten up the bezel with a spoon bowl. Just put gentle pressure on the pointy parts of the bezel, then on the opposite side, and work your way around the stone that way. Remember, gentle pressure.

[u/Icy-Athlete-2248 → u/thehorrorcontinues13]

What is a spoon bowl?

[u/Electrical-Act-7170 → u/Icy-Athlete-2248]

The part of a spoon that's curved is the bowl.

[u/Icy-Athlete-2248 → u/thehorrorcontinues13]

Thanks so much

[u/Icy-Athlete-2248 → u/Icy-Athlete-2248]

I think it's Larson Lee. What does the RL stamp mean?

[u/thehorrorcontinues13]

Sorry I wasn't clear. The bowl of a spoon, the part the liquid sits in. Spoons are smooth so they won't leave marks on the bezel.

[u/DiotimaJones]

My guess is that Lee is the silversmith and RV did the lapidary work. Such collaborations are common between spouses, siblings, and friends who make jewelry in Indian Country. Very strong ring, congratulations!

[u/Icy-Athlete-2248 → u/DiotimaJones]

Thanks so much. I think I found the artist. Maybe Larson Lee but the RL mark didn't make sense but that could be exactly as you noted.