April 16, 2024
Sterling Silver Turquoise Earrings
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Weighs 3.4 grams Total length measures approximately 1 1/2" Length of stone measures approximately 1/2" Width of stone measures approximately 5/8" Tom's is pleased to offer these lovely sterling silver turquoise stone earrings. From each earring dangles one teardrop turquoise stone. Just above the stone are little sterling silver balls in the shape of a triangle. These earrings are in very good condition, and are perfect for all who love turquoise. Turquoise, the "fallen skystone", "gem of the centuries", is indigenous to the Americas, Egypt, ancient Persia (Iran), Tibet and China. Throughout human history, the stone has been revered and admired for its beauty and reputed spiritual life-enhancing qualities. The oldest known piece of jewelry, a turquoise bracelet, was found on the wrist of a 7000 year-old mummified Egyptian queen (bless her heart). The oldest mine of any kind on the North American continent, the Cerrillos turquoise mine just south of Santa Fe, New Mexico, dates back at least 2000 years. Native American Pueblo peoples dug deep into the stony ground using antlers and stone mauls to bring up the precious turquoise, a true labor of love. To the Pueblos and the Navajos, turquoise is sacred, takes its color from the sky, and symbolizes the supreme, life-giving and healing power of the Creator. Originally, indigenous peoples
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