Wholesale Lot of Six Pairs of Inlaid Turquoise Sterling Silver Teardrop French Hook Earrings.

These earrings are absolutely gorgeous. This sensational pair has been masterfully hand crafted out of shimmering Sterling Silver. These earrings prominently feature inlaid design made from quality man made materials in block Turquoise. The designs may also include block Coral, Lapis, Howlite, Spiny Oyster, and Jet. Non Indian made. These French hook earrings are 1-1/2" long. Stamped Sterling. You'll be getting a set of six pairs of these gorgeous earrings. Inlaid designs may slightly vary. The photo is an excellent representation of the 6 pairs of hand crafted earrings you'll receive.

Turquoise is a valuable 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. Its history also includes beautiful ornamental creations by Native Americans and Persians. Its popularity is still quite strong today. Although crystals of any size are rare, some small crystals have been found in Virginia and elsewhere. Most specimens are crypto crystalline, meaning that the crystals could only be seen by a microscope. 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.