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Visit product page →Cajitas
Little Totem Boxes - personal jewelry to be worn through all the times of your life. They are today’s Medicine pouch, Personal to the wearer in every way. Each holds your story, tiny treasures and secret wishes given and worn in love.
Bronze totem box on Leather Cord with Kingman Turquoise arco and an Abalone Bead to adjust the length. 2” x 2” on 36” adjustable cord.
Absolutely my favorite design so far. So much love and attention goes into each one. This piece was patinated over 3 days to create the beautiful Bronze color. It will last forever. The carvings were made by my husband, John Hull and are so warm and graceful.
The Kingman turquoise mine, in Arizona, is the last remaining commercially producing mine in the United States. Evidence suggests turquoise was mined in the surrounding areas dating as far back as 600 AD.
The mine where a piece of Turquoise was found—not its color, nor its matrix, which refers to the veins and patterns of the stone—is the primary factor in determining its value. Historically speaking, the finest turquoise came from the mountains of Asia. In the 20th century, however, the copper-rich American Southwest supplanted them as the primary source of rare, and valuable, specimens, including collector favorites such as Bisbee, Lander Blue, and Number 8 (Black Web). Tibetan Turquoise is highly prized. Hubei also has some of the most beautiful natural Turquoise
Abalone
Since abalone gradually develops in the ocean, it's associated with the emotional tides we face.
Despite being turned and tossed around by ocean tides, the stone still comes out beautiful. Thinking of this phenomenon during challenging times in your life can be motivational. It shows that you too can go through tough times and emerge stronger and more beautiful than ever.
Beyond this motivational factor, abalone's vibrations have a soothing effect that can help you calm down when you're stressed out. It enhances the Four C's, which increases the ability to control your emotions under pressure.
Hand Made in Santa Fe since 1987.
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Sold outVisit product page →Earrings, Boulder style Cerrillos New Mexico Turquoise Oval on French wires.
Embody the Spirit of the Southwest in Genuine Turquoise Jewelry! These look like the Turquoise hills themselves.
2 ½" long
The Cerrillos Turquoise mine is a turquoise mine located in the Cerrillos Hills, 20 miles southwest of Santa Fe, New Mexico. It is one of the oldest and most important turquoise mines in North America.
The Cerrillos Hills have been mined for turquoise since at least the 12th century. The turquoise from Cerrillos was prized by the Ancestral Puebloans, who used it to make jewelry and other objects. The Spanish also mined turquoise in Cerrillos, and the mine was active until the early 20th century.
The Cerrillos Turquoise mine is a open-pit mine. The turquoise is found in veins that run through the sandstone. The turquoise is mined by hand and then sorted by quality. The best turquoise is used to make jewelry, while the lower-quality turquoise is used for other purposes, such as making paint.
The Cerrillos Turquoise mine is a popular tourist destination. Visitors can tour the mine and learn about the history of turquoise mining in Cerrillos. The mine is also a popular spot for rockhounds, who come to search for turquoise.
Handmade in Santa Fe, NM since 1987.
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Visit product page →Earrings, Sterling Inlaid Lapis in 12mm Studs on Posts
Find Your Silver Lining!
These studs have a rounded back to make them sit comfortably on your ears.
Many ancient cultures believed that lapis lazuli contained magical powers. In the Middle Ages, monks powdered the stone and kneaded it into dough with beeswax, resin and linseed oil, for use in illuminated manuscripts. Today, people around the world consider lapis lazuli to be a stone of awareness, able to impart knowledge and wisdom. It is reputed to bring about harmony in relationships and to cleanse the mind bringing about self-acceptance.
HandMade in Santa Fe, NM since 1987
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Visit product page →Earrings, Mother of Pearl Ovals on French wires.
Sleek, Modern, Simply Classic.
2 ½" long
Mother of pearl shell for jewelry refers to the nacre that coats the inside layer of the mollusk shell which is used to form pearls--hence, it's the mother of the pearl. Mother of pearl shell jewelry can include much larger focal pieces than simple pearls since nacre substance takes up a whole shell's interior, offering a larger working surface for carving. In addition to jewelry, mother-of-pearl shell has been used in medieval European, East Asian and Islamic religious art. Starting during the Victorian Era, mother-of-pearl shell began to also be used for clock faces, buttons, jewelry boxes and more. One especially popular use was inlay work, such as the handles of knives and pistols, as well as historical and contemporary use as inlays for guitars and other musical instruments.
Handmade in Santa Fe, NM since 1987.
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Visit product page →Earrings, Sterling Inlaid Rosarita in 12mm Studs on Posts
Find Your Silver Lining!
These studs have a rounded back to make them sit comfortably on your ears.
ROSARITA
In the early 1940’s Gold Prices spiked. As a result of the new high prices some prospectors revisited the old gold mines in places such as Colorado, California, and Alaska. These crusty codgers would build brick kilns over open pits and super-heat that gold-bearing ore that still litters the sites. The return was small and the practice only lasted about 5 years. The beautiful red gold slag would run off down the mountains, and solidify into boulders of Brilliant Red and Orange, much like Obsidian is formed in volcanic reaction. The material is durable and polishes to a beautiful shine. We feel very blessed to have such a lovely earth element to work with. Rosarita is the only material available in such a true red color. Some pieces have swirls of orange and these are even more rare. Rosarita was named after a beach in Mexico because of the brilliant color.
HandMade in Santa Fe, NM since 1987
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Sold outVisit product page →Earrings, HandCarved Genuine Campitos Turquoise Beads by John Hull
Embody the Spirit of the Southwest in Genuine Turquoise Jewelry!
4" long
These Tassle Earrings are shoulder length and very fluid in movement. Lightweight, dramatic one-of-a-kind.
Campitos Turquoise was mined extensively in ancient times, with evidence of trade with Native American peoples. The Toltecs and Aztecs left much evidence of the importance of turquoise to these cultures. Campitos is unique in several ways. It grows in clay as free-form nuggets, rather than as veins which is typical of many North American turquoises. Its color is said to most closely resemble Sleeping Beauty Turquoise, and ranges from a light to medium blue, occasionally with pyrite inclusions, giving it a bit of sparkle. A lovely, hard stone with beautiful color, Campitos is a favorite for jewelry artisans.The mine as we know it today has been producing since the 1980's.
Handmade in Santa Fe, NM since 1987.
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Sold outVisit product page →Earrings, Tyrone New Mexico Turquoise Oval dangle from Sweet Sterling Hoops.
Embody the Spirit of the Southwest in Genuine Turquoise Jewelry!
Truly the most amazing collection of Tyrone Blue Turquoise.
2 ½" long
Tyrone Turquoise
Turquoise mining in the Burro Mountains near Silver City, New Mexico, has been going on since pre-historic times. The Tyrone mine produced great quantities of hard, deep and bright turquoise as well as pale spring green turquoise. "Turquoise John" or John Coleman, is credited with the modern unearthing of Turquoise in this area. It is said he discovered some of the old mining activities while he was on a hunting trip in 1875. Research resulted in the discovery of the ancient excavations.
The mine hasn't produced any turquoise since the 80's. This turquoise is highly collectible.
Handmade in Santa Fe, NM since 1987.
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Visit product page →Narrow Marquis Tyrone Turquoise Necklace in Sterling with Long Melon Navajo Pearl Beads and Oval Rolo Chain. 26" long.
If you are looking for a beautiful and unique piece of jewelry, the sterling Tyrone NM turquoise necklace is a great option. It is sure to become a cherished heirloom that you will pass down for generations to come.
Tyrone Turquoise
Turquoise mining in the Burro Mountains near Silver City, New Mexico, has been going on since pre-historic times. The Tyrone mine produced great quantities of hard, deep and bright turquoise as well as pale spring green turquoise. "Turquoise John" or John Coleman, is credited with the modern unearthing of Turquoise in this area. It is said he discovered some of the old mining activities while he was on a hunting trip in 1875. Research resulted in the discovery of the ancient excavations.
The mine hasn't produced any turquoise since the 80's. This turquoise is highly collectible.
Hand Made in Santa Fe, NM. since 1987.
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Visit product page →Reversible Ring, Large style, Solid Stone Inlay & Sterling Silver Shanks, Rosarita reverses to Egyptian Turquoise
Large Style Reversible Ring in Sterling with Solid Stones
This beautifully crafted, rectangular, Sterling Silver Ring style has great presence! Two two different solid stones are hand carved and set on each side of the Reversible Top. The 2 Sterling shanks of the ring pivot 180 degrees to reveal an entirely new look! Choose the color combination that speaks to your 2 sides. The surface areas of the stones are 16mm across x 12mm.
Reversible Ring is available in many combinations and at different prices to meet your personal requirements. Please email us at gjsawin@gmail.com and we can discuss variations. We excel at Custom Orders. Since 1987.
Sizing is very important
The size you select or exact measurements you provide in the order notes will be what we use to build your ring. Ring sizes and measurements vary so it’s a good idea to be sized at two stores by experienced sales associates.
Your Satisfaction is guaranteed. We have been in business since 1987 and customer service is our first priority.
Domestic shipping is FREE! Custom orders take 2 weeks depending on the difficulty of manufacturing.
ROSARITA
In the early 1940’s Gold Prices spiked. As a result of the new high prices some prospectors revisited the old gold mines in places such as Colorado, California, and Alaska. These crusty codgers would build brick kilns over open pits and super-heat that gold-bearing ore that still litters the sites. The return was small and the practice only lasted about 5 years. The beautiful red gold slag would run off down the mountains, and solidify into boulders of Brilliant Red and Orange, much like Obsidian is formed in volcanic reaction. The material is durable and polishes to a beautiful shine. We feel very blessed to have such a lovely earth element to work with. Rosarita is the only material available in such a true red color. Some pieces have swirls of orange and these are even more rare. Rosarita was named after a beach in Mexico because of the brilliant color.
AURORA OPAL
Cultured Opals are a lab created stone. It was a project started some 20 years ago by a turquoise fanatic and chemist. Lab created opal is pretty but gets dull, and it just doesn’t really capture the light dispersement that real opals do. This was because no one was really getting those silica dioxide particulars small enough to mimic Mother Nature. The nano particles of silica dioxide are just the same as natural opal. They are almost as small as an atom. The matrix is a nod to turquoise and the two together are magic. It takes about a year to grow. It is more durable than natural opal and this makes this material ideal for rings and bracelets as detergents won’t hurt it. It has a hardness of 5.5 on the Mohs scale.
Award Winning Design!
HandMade in Santa Fe, NM since 1987.
All Designs Copyrighted.
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