Shell pendent inlay picked up Ojo Calenté NM made by Janie Aquilar from the Santo Domingo pueblo. So I set it off with shells, fresh water pearls, funky glass beads, second strand is spiny oyster, and turquoise. Clasp is sterling silver.
Kingman is home to one of only three prehistoric mining sites discovered in Arizona. Which led to the discovery of Hohokam hammers dating back to 600 A.D. Navajo hammers and materials used for polishing and finishing turquoise were also discovered at the Kingman Turquoise Mine, along with water skins and charcoal. Archeologists believed the Navajo tribes in the area used the charcoal to heat rocks that contained veins of turquoise before abruptly dousing the hot rock with water from the skin. This would cause the rocks to fracture, exposing the beautiful turquoise underneath. Kingman Turquoise Mine stones are among the most beautiful and sought after varieties, known for its characteristic veining. Most of the turquoise stones pulled form the Kingman Turquoise Mine are used for the highest quality turquoise jewelry, but some of the stones collected are sold and used in other ways, such as art n crafts. If you do an internet search you will find interesting items for sale. And the prices often will reflect the amount of this precious turquoise stone used. Most turquoise is porous and must be processed for use in jewelry. About three percent of the stones pulled from the Kingman Turquoise Mine are naturally hard enough to be used unprocessed. This is among the most valuable turquoise on he market. Remember natural turquoise will change color in time due to body oils and chemicals used on body, such as cosmetics. I always say, find the item you like, and purchase the product for the stones. If it happens to be a piece of jewelry at some point it can be redesigned. Its the best part of finding good quality stones.
Watching the numbers of child bodies found rise in Canada. Knowing that USA also has blood on their hands. Residential schools, orphanages, run by religious and the state kept their dirty secrets long enough. Bring the children home.
We need to shut up and listen to the needs of our indigenous brothers and sisters. Please support their efforts to find their resolution to the deep pain they are experiencing.
Hey Pope and the Vatican homies this is on you! Many folk over many years, tried to bring Pedophile religious to justice.
In Protest, boycott, defund, file lawsuits against the church, and any living culprit must be bought to justice. Hold the church accountable! Money is the bottom line. Tax the church!
Three light weight variations of turquoise n natural Amber necklaces.
Fun length. Beads are glass, crystals, and lemon quartz. The pendent and clasp are lead free metals.
Funky 29 inch long single strand of carnelian,Baltic Amber, n Mexican turquoise with pure copper metal beads n wire n handmade copper clasp.
Quartz chips, sleeping beauty turquoise chips, mosaic turquoise, magnesite bear on the longer 2strand. Choker is quartz & turquoise chips with quartz arrow shaped beads. Both have lead free America made pewter clasp, larger has a cool drop pendant, removable. I usually offer my necklaces with earrings. I use surgical steel ear wires, or sterling silver, some may have gold filled. I just purchased ear nuts that I will include.
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American turquoise natural specimen also cut and polished. And beads in various cuts for different necklaces and earrings.
Contemporary Jewelry Handmade in Northern California from the Highest Quality Natural MaterialsI like using strong beading wire, mixed metals, leather, I love turquoise, shells, various gemstones, crystals, bone, ceramic, acrylic beads and good strong crimp beads are a must.There are so many product options out there.I decided to limit my products to mostly North American regions and Mexico. I remember when I first started I purchased some Chinese turquoise and wasn’t too pleased. Then I learned a few of my vendors were selling me Chinese stuff too. There are some quality gemstones mined in China. However knowing the distance traveled made me reconsider and stay within our continent. It’s a big one anyway. Jewelry making helps me relax, I find it therapeutic. My back and fingers get sore but it’s all worth it when I see someone wearing something I’ve made. Darn right Joyous!
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