Dry Creek Turquoise Necklace with Navajo Pearls

Description

Dry Creek Turquoise Necklace with Navajo Pearls

Length When Worn: approx. 10.25″

Pendant Length: approx. 1.25″

Navajo Pearls date back to the late 1500s. These sterling silver beads are commonly seen adorning squash blossom necklaces and stand alone in bracelets, necklaces, and earrings. These beads were traditionally used for trade and passed down, with some being smooth and others using intricately stamped designs to tell a story.

Dry Creek turquoise comes from a small mine in Lander County, Nevada. It’s renowned for its powder blue color and golden to deep brown matrix. Unlike other turquoises of this color, Dry Creek rates at a 6-7 on the Mohs Hardness scale, making it a valuable stone for jewelry-making. Get a piece for your collection today!