Frances Jones cross with golden hills turquoise

NAVAJO HANDCRAFTED CROSS GOLDEN HILLS TURQUOISE

Handcrafted pendant by Navajo artist Frances Jones. The unique channel design measures 2"1/2 x 1"5/8 with a single small golden hills turquoise stone. The 4-channel design is oxidized black to contrast with the polished sterling silver. The bail can accommodate up to a 5mm set of Navajo pearls or chain. Light weight and easy to wear. 

Stone: In the Russian hills of Kazakhstan sits the GOLDEN HILLS mine. The Turquoise is only mined in the winter months during the freezing cold and snow as rains flood the mine during the summer. The location of the mine is remote and difficult to bring equipment in and out of. It is the only Turquoise known to have the unique coloring of bright blue with a Lavender undertone.