These small round earrings are handcrafted by a Navajo artisan and set in solid sterling silver. The feature two round Sonoran gold turquoise stones that measure approximately 3/8" across. The stones have stunning shades of green with a light tan matrix. Sterling silver posts and backs.
Stone:Sonoran Gold Canyon Turquoise is an interesting turquoise from Senora, Mexico, near Nogales, Arizona, and its neighbor: Nogales, Mexico, which is the northernmost point in all of Mexico. The series of mines bearing this name are on several sites contingent to the American border. They feature a medium blue or often medium lime green to darker green. This is usually accompanied by iron pyrite, or brown matrix.