Turquoise Jewelry Sterling Silver Turquoise Opal Dangle Earrings EO20

Solid sterling silver dangle earrings inlaid with genuine Turquoise and Cultured Opal. Turquoise earrings measure 3/8" long from the top of the bale to the bottom of the earrings, 15/16" from the top of the loop to the bottom of the earrings by 1/4" wide at the bottom.

The turquoise jewelry associated with Native Americans today began in the late 19'th century when a trader convinced a Navajo craftsman to craft silver coins into turquoise jewelry. Prior to this time, the Native Americans had made solid turquoise beads, carvings, and inlaid mosaics.