Sonoran Gold Turquoise is a trending favorite for Southwest fashionistas and this contemporary cluster pendant is a pleasing combination of tradition and modern esthetic. Featuring five unique Sonoran Gold Turquoise cabs with gorgeous color, traditional sterling accents including twisted wire, delicate raindrops and starburst elements. Handmade by Navajo silversmith Eula Wylie.
SONORAN GOLD TURQUOISE Mined in Mexico near the city of Cananea this turquoise is relatively new to the industry. Unlike most turquoise Sonoran Gold is not mined in veins but rather as individual nuggets typically found in clay deposits. Accents of blue and gold against a green background make Sonoran Gold Turquoise a great selection for statement jewelry.
RAINDROPS are seen frequently throughout Native American jewelry. Sterling silver drops or "raindrops" are a traditional design element. They can be smooth and highly polished or they can be starlike and oxidized. TWISTED WIRE metalworking is a very old technique used by many Southwestern tribes. It can be found in both vintage and modern pieces.
STARBURSTS are a sterling silver design element that can be polished, oxidized and are used in a variety of sizes.
OXIDIZED STERLING SILVERis 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.
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