Dry Creek turquoise cross

Handcrafted By Navajo artist June Degarito. The cross pendant features 6 Dry Creek stones mounted on a heavy guage silver. The artist has used detailed stamping throughout. It hangs on a medium sized bail that can accommodate upto a 8mm bead or chain. Signed by the artist, this is a rare turquoise in a magnificent cross. 

Materials: Sterling silver & Dry Creek Turquoise

Measurements: 2-1/2" x 1-1/2"   (all measurements are approximate)

Stone: The Dry Creek Turquoise Mine is located on the Shoshone Indian Reservation near Battle Mountain, Nevada. The mine was first discovered in 1993, but the nature of the material led to much confusion, due both to its extreme hardness and odd color. After having the material assayed, it was proven to be turquoise. The miners at Dry Creek have also found a white stone at this deposit that is mistaken as “white, turquoise”.