Morenci Turquoise Cabochon in a Modern, Sterling Silver Setting Ring
by Marie Jackson
Marie Jackson was born in her grandmother’s Hogan near Ganado. When Marie was 17, she worked at the famous Hubbell’s Trading Post, a 1/2 mile walk from her home. It was there that she fell in love with Native American artistry and learned to weave.
It was there that she met then-salesman Tommy Jackson, now a world-famous silversmith and her loving husband. Marie makes her own jewelry and often signs it, “Marie” in addition to the familiar "Jackson" script stamp they share.
They still live in Ganado and many of their children and grandchildren live nearby.
Size 9.25
Cabochon height: 5/8", 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.
