A 10x4mm purple turquoise set east-west in an oxidized sterling silver solitaire ring - the unconventional stone orientation that immediately signals this is not a conventional jewelry choice. Turquoise in purple is itself an unusual color in the stone, and the east-west mounting turns the elongated shape horizontally across the finger for a contemporary effect that a traditional north-south setting would not achieve. The oxidized silver finish adds warmth and antiqued depth. Not sizeable. Composite turquoise construction noted. A ring for those who want their jewelry to reflect a distinctive point of view.