THE EARRINGS:

These gorgeous looking Native made turquoise earrings came through my store by way of a Santa Fe’an collector.

Not only was it for the ultra vibrant color that the now closed mine of Sleeping Beauty turquoise offers being the main reason I couldn’t say no, but it’s the way those vibrant stones pop laying within and next to the deep, dark sterling that has beautifully patinated over time! This ‘light/dark’ Chiaroscuro type contrast really creates a striking combination that immediately catches the eye!!

Personally, I call these the perfect everyday turquoise earring, since they are not over the top in size like some Santa Fe’an earrings you’ll find, but nor are they too small no one can see them on you! They strike a wonderful wearable balance that works for either daily wear or more elegant dressier looks.

These earrings will truly stand out, no matter your hair color—whether you’re a platinum blond or a deep brunette—or whether you wear your hair cropped in a pixie cut or long and flowing. Yes, these will be seen from a distance!

**************************

ARTIST: Unknown

TRIBAL AFFILIATION: More than likely Navajo

CIRCA MADE: 1970's (Give or take)

METAL: Sterling (I always test the metal to be sure if I don’t see a stamp- Tested positive)

FINISH: Darkened Blackened Patina

MEASUREMENTS: 2-3/4” x 1-1/2" (Length taken to the longest center dangle- 2-5/8” to the outer dangles) Width is taken toward the bottom, where the round cabochons lay, which is the widest)

COMBINED WEIGHT: 26.9 Grams

STONE: Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise

CUTS: Round-Oval-Tear Drop

BEZEL: Smooth

EAR STYLE: Posts

CONDITION: Very Well Kept Condition! None of the stones are loose & are securely in their bezels. I do not believe in polishing naturally developed patina off, so I will send as is.

HALLMARK: New Mexico ZIA cross Symbol

Come Gift Boxed

Please go through the photos, since they play a major role to the description!

*************************

SIGNATURE REQUIREMENT:

Anything above a certain price tag, will have a mandatory signature confirmation requirement.(reflected in the shipping price) If you're not home in the day & need them shipped where they can be signed for, please change that in your "Ship To" section before I create the shipping label***I'm sorry if this may be an inconvenience, but I do not ship expensive pieces without one. This is for your safety & mine.

*************************

PLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASING:

*****I do not consider myself a 'professional photographer" but I do try to give you photos that are 'realistic in color.. Please understand that all screen monitors are different, so the materials can look brighter (or duller) ,more intense or less intense from one computer/phone to the next.

In order to give you close up photos so I can provide you with all the detail, the photos can tend to make the item look much more larger & everything is more magnified & exaggerated than in actuality. When you get them in hand, you do not notice as much, as what looks more extreme in the photos. So to get an accurate idea of how big these are, please either check them out being worn to get a rough idea (photos) or you can pull out a tape measure & compare to my given measurements.