BC 1333 Cluster pendant with Sonoran Gold Turquoise

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. Very little hard natural material has been mined here. Most has needed stabilizing to be useful. The high-grade natural material is a medium blue, with darker blue matrix, forming a "birds’ eye" pattern. This is usually accompanied by iron pyrite, giving it a similar look to a high-grade Morenci. The high-grade turquoise from this mine is rare and is considered both esoteric and valuable. Navajo handcrafted cluster pendant. Set in solid sterling silver with 13 Sonoran gold turquoise stones. Measuring approximately 2"1/2 in total length by 1" 1/4 in width. The bail is large enough to accommodate up to a 12 mm bead or chain. The artist has done a magnificent job in making a setting that complements the stones. This is perfectly sized pendant.