These are large Kingman Turquoise teardrop stones set in Sterling silver and are hung from sterling silver ear wires, also made by me. They measure just over 1” long from the top of the loop and are 3/4” wide.

Navajos originally mined Kingman turquoise in 600 A.D. as part of the aforementioned Native American turquoise trade network. It was later discovered again in the 1800s, but did not become mainstream until Leonard Hardy launched a marketing campaign from 1950-1970.

The most sought-after Kingman turquoise is bright blue with a black or silver matrix. But because of the mines large size, turquoise can also be dark blue or a light green.