Genuine Turquoise Cabochon Sterling Silver Traditional Jewelry French Hook Earrings.

These sensational genuine Turquoise French Hook Earrings are highly fashionable and collectible. Turquoise jewelry is in style now for its unique natural character and elegance. These earrings each hold a hand cut cabochon of genuine Turquoise. This gorgeous Turquoise was specially selected for its brilliant sea green hues and natural matrix. These Turquoise stones have been set within a brilliant display of hand made Sterling Silver. Hand made Sterling Silver dots and hand-twisted wire artfully surround each Turquoise stone. These Turquoise and Sterling Silver French Hook Earrings are about 1-5/8" long and 3/8" wide. Stamped sterling and signed by the artist. You'll receive one pair from the group.

Turquoise is a highly sought-after mineral and is possibly the most valuable, non-transparent mineral in the jewelry trade. It has been mined for eons since at least 6000 BC by early Egyptians. Aztecs reserved turquoise for the gods and it was not to be worn by mere mortals. Its history also includes beautiful ornamental creations by Native Americans and Persians. Today, it is more popular than ever and its use around the world is prolific. The finest turquoise comes from Iran but is challenged by some southwestern United States specimens. The name comes from a French word, which means stone of Turkey, from where Persian material passed on its way to Europe.