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Inlaid TURQUOISE Coral Gemstone Silver Earrings
These earrings are colorful, classic southwestern beauties. Hand cut pieces of Turquoise, Coral, Sugilite, and Jet (all block) have been tightly and intricately inlaid with genuine Spiny Oyster & Mother of Pearl forming perfect and vibrant geometric patterns. These gemstone patterns have been set in shimmering Sterling Silver. Sterling Silver leaf figures dangle from each earring and catch the light. These post earrings are 1-3/4" long. Stamped Sterling. Imported.
This one comes from the old Apache Turquoise & Case Co. trading post. They used to be one of our main suppliers running out of Phoenix, Arizona, and after a few decades the owner decided to retire from the business.
Indian folklore has said that there was once a chief with turquoise colored skin. One day he was running from his enemies in the hot desert. Whenever he stopped to rest, his perspiration ran onto the ground, collected in rocks and became turquoise.
When you say the word coral, most people think of the coral reefs in the South Pacific like the Great Barrier Reef off Australia. However, these coral reefs are formed by a different species than the coral traditionally used in jewelry. Coral is porous so it should not come into contact with chemicals. To clean it, wipe it gently with a moist soft cloth.
Worn by Princess Di, Liz Taylor, Mae West, and countless others pearls have been treasured as a symbol of beauty for years. Now, pearls are some of the hottest, most sought after gems in fashion today. Always tasteful and forever in style, pearls are a must have for any jewelery collector. A classic look with modern appeal.
"In all legends and folklore, pearls have been associated with femininity. Perhaps it was their unflawed beauty, their cool luster, their exquisite simple shapes, or their delicate toughness, but pearls have always been for the ladies. One legend acclaims the pearl's power to relax the mind to free up one's energy for more balanced love relationships. The Hindus believed the pearl, the mother gem of the sea, represented the moon's influence upon the earth, thereby protecting the earth from catastrophic weather." (Mella, 94). | 
