Bisbee turquoise post earrings in 14kt gold

Handcrafted post earrings. Set in solid 14kt yellow gold along with gold posts & backs. The Bisbee turquoise is polished and cut in a free formed shape. The heavy bezel looks great wrapped around the stone. Measuring 1/2" around.

 "Bisbee Blue" is a name that originates from the Bisbee Mine, near Bisbee, Arizona, in Cochise County, USA. The term refers to the turquoise that comes from copper mines in this region. Turquoise from Bisbee has a reputation as a hard, finely webbed stone with high blue color, ranging from sky blue to a dark lavender blue. The matrix patterns vary a great deal, but can be characterized by the deep chocolate brown to black webbing. The hardness is 4.5 on the mohs scale. The name "Bisbee" conjures a mystique among all turquoise aficionados, and it is one of the most sought after of all domestic turquoise. The turquoise from Bisbee is highly collectible and it is one of the more famous of the American mines