Mojave & Hubei Turquoise Sterling Silver Earrings with Navajo Pearl Beads

Made in my gallery, these Southwestern-style drop earrings combine Mojave turquoise, natural Hubei turquoise, and oxidized sterling silver Navajo Pearl beads.

Materials and details

• 8mm Mojave turquoise beads
• 7–8mm natural Hubei turquoise beads
• 4mm sterling silver Navajo Pearl beads
• Ear wires stamped .925; the small stamp can be difficult to see
• Approximately 1 3/4-inch drop
• Weight: 1.5 grams per earring, 3 grams per pair

About the turquoise

Mojave turquoise is a composite material made with turquoise fragments, metal particles, dyes, and resin, rather than a naturally occurring stone. These earrings pair it with natural Hubei turquoise.