Large tear drop shape dangle earrings - ANA 1498

Rare #8 turquoise, in a tear drop shaped. Beautiful coloring of the stone with the contrasting brown matrix. The dangle earrings are set in solid sterling silver. The stone measures 1"-1/2 x 3/4" at its widest point. Hanging from a silver wire they are 2"-1/4 in length. Medium weight when worn. NAVAJO HANDCRAFTED LARGE TURQUOISE EARRINGS The No. 8 turquoise mine in Carlin, Nevada was first mined in 1929 until its depletion. In its prime, No. 8 produced some of the largest nuggets of turquoise found. A spider web matrix of colors ranging from golden brown to black set off the unique bright powder blue background of the stone. High grade No. 8 is deep blue in color and is very rare. No. 8 turquoise has been a very valuable acquisition, rumors of new stashes of great quantity threaten the value from a collector’s standpoint, if they prove to be true, of course the high-grade will always be very valuable.