Arizona Turquoise Sterling Silver Earrings

There are silences in the American Southwest that feel ancient, and Arizona turquoise carries that silence within its veins. Cut from one of the most storied mining regions in the world, Arizona turquoise is prized for its depth of colour: a sky-meeting-water blue that deepens at the matrix lines and lightens at the edges. Set in sterling silver, each stone is held by handworked bezels or prong settings shaped by silversmiths who treat this particular turquoise as a material worthy of patience. The silver itself, worked to a matte or oxidised finish, allows the stone's natural character to lead. At nearly 7.5 centimetres in height and 3.3 centimetres in width, these earrings have genuine presence; they are long, architecturally proportioned drops that move with the wearer rather than remaining static. Weighing 34 grams across the pair, they carry a satisfying substantiality. Wear them with a handloom cotton kurta in ivory or indigo for an afternoon gathering where the blue of the turquoise reads as quietly considered. They are equally at home with a silk blouse and tailored trousers for an evening occasion that calls for character without ceremony. Because these are sterling silver, they are suited to everyday wear provided they are kept away from moisture and stored carefully. The free-size fitting and standard hook or post closure makes them accessible to most wearers. A piece this considered rewards loyal attention.

Details

• Material: Sterling Silver
• Dimensions: 2.95 inch Height X 1.3 inch Width
• Weight: 34.0 g
• SKU: LDD307