STAUER 925 Silver Southwestern Genuine Arizona Turquoise Earrings

The STAUER 925 Silver Southwestern Genuine Arizona Turquoise Earrings are artisan-crafted dangle/drop earrings featuring natural turquoise stones sourced from Arizona. Made of sterling silver with a tribal affiliation of Navajo, these earrings showcase a Native American ethnic and regional style. Handmade and signed by the brand Stauer, these antique earrings offer a unique and authentic piece of jewelry for women who appreciate traditional craftsmanship and genuine materials. 1.5 inches. Excellent pre-owned condition. Centuries ago, Persians, Tibetans and Mayans considered turquoise to be a gemstone of the heavens. They believed that the striking blue stones were sacred pieces of sky. Turquoise has graced the halls and tombs of Aztec kings and Egyptian pharaohs, such as Tutankhamun, whose golden funeral mask is inlaid with turquoise. Today the rarest and most valuable turquoise is found right here in the American Southwest. But the future of the blue beauty is unclear. On our recent trip to Tucson, we spoke with fourth generation turquoise traders who explained that less than five percent of turquoise mined worldwide can be set into jewelry and only about twenty mines in the Southwest supply gem-quality turquoise. Once a thriving industry, many Southwest mines have run dry and are now closed. The supply of Arizona turquoise is limited, don’t miss your chance to own the Southwest’s brilliant blue treasure.