MIXED METALS TURQUOISE EARRINGS

• Sterling silver abstract mismatched triangle textured 1.50" x .50" with rose gold-filled overlay textured triangle .75" x .25" dangle earrings
  
• Yellow gold-filled bezel set 2-6mm cabochon turquoise from Kingman Mine, AZ
• Brushed sterling silver wire hooks measure 50" in length
• Total earrings hang 2" in length
• Mixed metals are colorful and can be worn with any outfit
• Signed by artist
• Turquoise is the December birthstone

The beauty of gold filled jewelry is that it doesn’t wear off like gold washed or electro plated jewelry. The layering of (1/20 of 12 kt) means that an actual layer of gold is it bonded to all surfaces of the sterling silver core. The coloring matches nicely with 14kt gold and wears extremely well.  The pricing is of course is much less than solid 14 or 18 kart gold. I love the mixing these gold filled metals with sterling silver for a beautiful contrast.

From the beginning I was always mixing metals together because as a woman I sometimes need something to go with lots of outfits. I love the contrast of different metals flowing together in a design. The mixed metals I use together look awesome with different textures and patinas. You’ll find me not just adding two metals like copper and silver but with three colors like brass to accent an outfit for any occasion.

~Audrey Hoffman

Taking care of your jewelry:  This piece of jewelry is high polished and not sealed. If you want more of the high polished look we recommend our Jewelry Cleaner in Accessories.

TURQUOISE

Turquoise is an opaque, blue-to-green mineral that is a hydrated phosphate of copper and aluminum, It is rare and valuable in finer grades and has been prized as a gemstone and ornamental stone for thousands of years owing to its unique hue. Although much turquoise jewelry is sleek and modern, many US consumers are familiar with the traditional jewelry of Native American peoples such as the Pueblo, Hopi, Zuni, and Navajo. People interested in Native American arts and crafts frequently collect this stylized silver jewelry.

HEALING PROPERTIES

Turquoise improves the mental state overall by increasing all of the following positive mental characteristics: serenity, creativity, empathy, positive thinking, sensitivity, intuition, happiness wisdom all of which result in a calmer state that leads to greater self-realization.

WHERE IT’S FOUND

Turquoise is found in its natural state in places with dry climates around the world. It is mined in the U.S., Mexico, Iran, Chile, China, and Tibet. While the characteristics of each stone are very similar, different mines produce slight variations of turquoise.