A touch of color is all it takes with these Turquoise Sterling Silver
Drop Earrings. A stabilized turquoise barrel-shaped (approx.
9x11mm) and rondelle-shaped (approx. 5x8mm) bead completes
the drop.
Turquoise Sterling Silver Drop Earrings Feature:
- Measure approx. 1-3/8"L x 3/8"W
- Choice of Ocean (blue) or Mesa (green)
- Polished finish
- Pierced French wires
- Stamped .925
- Boxed
About stabilized turquoise...
Moisture, skin oils and environmental factors can change the color of turquoise jewelry if left untreated. But stabilizing turquoise helps preserve the stone's normal color. Natural, mined turquoise nuggets are heated at a very low temperature for about a week, slowly drawing out moisture without damaging the texture. The stones are then placed into acrylic or polymer chemicals to replace water molecules. This stabilizes the stone and keeps its beauty and value intact.