Small Navajo Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and sterling silver earrings with french hooks. Handcrafted by artist Shirley Henry.
Measurements
Earring Length: 1/2"
Earring Width: 3/8"
Stone Size: 3/8" x 1/8"
Stone: Sleeping Beauty Turquoise
Metal: Sterling silver
Tribe: Navajo
Artist: Shirley Henry
Item#: 30969
Sleeping Beauty TurquoiseThis stone is truly one of our (and our artists) favorites. It was found in Globe, Arizona, specifically at the Sleeping Beauty Mine, and is revered for sometimes lacking something that makes most other types stand out: it’s webbing or veining. The highest-quality pieces are as pure as a cloudless New Mexico Sky, and at its finest, Sleeping Beauty will make you forget how turquoise got its reputation as sort of a patchwork stone of different colors. The mine is no longer in operation and Sleeping Beauty Turquoise is more in demand than ever due to its scarcity and beautiful color. |