Pinecone Hoops - Natural Fox Turquoise Earrings

ABOUT THE ART These lightweight hoops feature two petite pinecones cast in sterling silver & suspended amongst a bevy of bright natural Fox Turquoise beads. I foraged these tiny adolescent Red Pine pinecones to cast & craft into jewelry from atop Rumford Whitecap Mountain in Maine. ITEM DETAILS .925 Sterling Silver, marked to ensure authenticity. Natural Fox Turquoise beads, in a lovely bright teal hue. Lightweight 3/4 inch hoop, 20 gauge sterling wire. Handmade in Maine in my home studio. ABOUT THE STONE FOX TURQUOISE: The Old Fox mine is located in Lander County near Cresent Valley, Nevada. It was first mined in prehistoric times by the indigenous people, who used the large nuggets in adornments and ceremonies. In the 1940's, Dowell Ward purchased and developed the old Cortez turquoise claims and since, it has has been one of the largest producing mines in Nevada. Fox turquoise is quite stable and runs from shades of green to an aqua blue color. MORE ABOUT THE ART These may