Morenci Turquoise Cabochon Modern Setting Earrings
by Marie Jackson
Navajo silversmith Marie Jackson was born in Ganado, Arizona. Marie got her start as an artist after she was exposed to demonstrations of Navajo rug weaving. Both she and her husband Tommy Jackson create beautifully hand-crafted pieces of art using various techniques.
Cabochon length: 11/16", Overall: 1"
Morenci Turquoise comes from Southeastern Arizona, close to the New Mexico border. Perhaps its most unique feature is the pyrite matrix which runs through the stone. Pyrite, most commonly referred to as Fool's Gold, is a metallic mineral which winds its way through Morenci cabochons. When the stone is polished, the pyrite looks silver, which run like clear streams in a field of blue.
