Stone:
These statement earrings each features 5 blue bisbee natural turquoise. The silver work and lapidary work used to make these earrings are top notch. These earrings are vintage with silver stamp V.

The bisbee turquoise was originally found from the Lavender Pit. The Lavender Pit is a former open pit copper mine near Bisbee in Cochise County, Arizona. It is located near the famous Copper Queen Mine. The Lavender Pit was named in honor of Harrison M. Lavender (1890‰ÛÒ1952), who as Vice-President and General Manager of Phelps Dodge Corporation, conceived and carried out this plan for making the previously unprofitable low-grade copper bearing rock of the area into commercial copper ore. The mine produced not only millions of ounces of copper, but also, it produced rare materials such as Malachite and blue and green azurite. Turquoise was also a by-product of the mining activity. Bisbee turquoise, also known as Bisbee Blue, is amongst the finest turquoise found anywhere in the world. Mining operations in the pit ended in 1974.

Turquoise was hauled off to an area where the miners dumped their waste from the mining process. Only a few people recognized the beauty of the Bisbee Turquoise and they would sneak the material out of the dump. Over the days, Bisbee Turquoise was introduced to the Southwestern Jewelers. Starting from the 1960's, the value of bisbee turquoise begin to surge as consumers love the smoky matrix and the deep blue with a hint of copper brown in Bisbee turquoise. Today, if you come by genuine and natural bisbee turquoise, it is most likely worth at least 40 dollars a gram, more expensive than 24K gold.

My Philosophy:
I choose every piece of jewelry based on the value of the stone. Unlike most of the Turquoise on the market, the stone has to be high quality (not stabilized, not color treated and not reconstituted).
I also love jewelry with unique character and great craftsmanship. What this means is that you are getting jewelry that is a showstopper and not to mention a great investment.

Measurements:
1 x 3 inches.

Stone Measurements:
Main stone measures 2/3 x 1/4 inch.

Weight:
17 grams

Suggested Retail Price:
$1200

Photography:
I take all photos under natural light (without photoshop) to make sure the jewelries look as realistic as possible.

Shipping:
I will ship it out to you nicely packaged within 1 business day via USPS. All packages are insured.

Return Policy:
I want you to enjoy your Toqos jewelry. In case you are not satisfied with your item, you can return it within 14 days. All I ask for is that you send it back in perfect condition within that time frame.
Kindly note that I unfortunately cannot process international returns & exchanges at this time: all international sales are final.

Contact Me:
If you're unsure about caring of your jewelry, wonder if it's right for you or have any other questions.
Don't hesitate - just message me.

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