Morenci Turquoise Dangle Earrings Native American Handmade 2" long

Native American handmade Morenci Turquoise dangle earrings by renowned Navajo silversmith Sam Gray are museum quality.  Native American handmade turquoise earrings dangle 2" long from the genuine turquoise stone to the end of the hand-carved sterling silver design. Typical of Sam's work these Native American earrings are First Class from the beautiful turquoise stone wrapped in a simple bezel to the deep relief cuts on the silver.

• Signed by the artist. Certificate of Authenticity and picture of the artist included.
• Dimensions: Large turquoise earrings measure 2" long x 1" at the widest point.
• Weight: 22 grams/pair
• Post and clutch: sterling silver
• Morenci Turquoise: According to the artist, the genuine turquoise is from the Morenci Turquoise Mine Arizona. It is sometimes difficult to capture the exact color of turquoise as it varies in different light and appearance changes from one computer monitor to another. The turquoise in this pair of Native American earrings is turquoise blue with dark matrix and flecks of iron pyrite, typical of Morenci Turquoise.
• Sterling Silver
• Made in the U.S.A.

How was it made? Native American silver dangle earrings were handmade using the overlay technique. Navajo silversmith Sam Gray uses heaier gauge sterling silver on the top so the designs are prominent and the reliefs are deep. The designs are hand-cut using a jeweler's saw. The remaining sheet of silver, or negative design, is then soldered to the bottom sheet. The silver dangle earrings are then hand-stamped, the background is textured and chemically oxidized and the silver is polished to a high shine.