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Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Chandelier Earrings FJE2150

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Collectible Sleeping Beauty Turquoise set in beautiful chandelier earrings. Cascading, beautiful blues with traditional oxidized sterling silver accents. Handmade by Navajo silversmith Ella Linkin.

Authentic Handmade Native American Jewelry

Turquoise: Sleeping Beauty Turquoise

Stones: Sleeping Beauty Turquoise

Metal: Sterling Silver

Width: 3"

$315.00

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Also known as the "Cortez Mine" the Fox Turquoise mine was at one time Nevada's largest producer of turquoise. While the first claim was filed in 1914 excavation in this mine dates back to prehistoric times. Found in both veins and nuggets Fox Turquoise can range in color from rich forest greens to soft baby blues.

Oxidized Sterling Silver is sterling that has been darkened using a surface treatment. This process helps to give the metal a "tarnished" look and is often used to provide contrast within jewelry pieces.

Twisted wire metalworking is a very old technique used by many Southwestern tribes. It can be found in both vintage and modern pieces.

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Ella Linkin

Ella Linkin was born in 1954 to the Salt People Clan and Water Edge Clan. Born in Gallup, NM, Ella now lives and works in Spencer Valley, NM. Ella began silversmithing when she was 15 years old, and she was trained in her craft by her father, Lee Wylie. Ella's work is carefully detailed with strong lines that give her work a distinctive style. Ella has been working with Sunwest Silver Co Inc for over 25 years, and we are proud offer Ella’s work.

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