Sleeping Beauty turquoise is known for its incredible aqua color, becoming the main focal point with its rich, refreshing shade. Our 14k yellow gold Athena Convertible earrings feature two hand-selected Sleeping Beauty turquoise smooth cabochons in the middle. Contemporary raindrop pear-shaped dagger dangles on the bottom lend pure artistry. Huggie hoops with curved posts add swing and movement.

Details

Earrings Information

• Metal: 14K Gold
• Hoop size: 15mm

About the stones:

Natural Sleeping Beauty: Turquoise is an opaque blue-to-green mineral, technically a hydrated phosphate of copper and aluminum. It is available in numerous shades of blue and green colors, depending on its origin. The rarest and most beautiful is the robin’s egg blue variety from the now-defunct Sleeping Beauty mine in Arizona. Turquoise is a staple of Native American jewelry and some of it is highly collectible and rare. Some varieties of turquoise, like Kingman Turquoise, display black spiderweb veins (referred to as matrix).

Metaphysical Properties: Turquoise can balance the mood and be thought of as an oasis of calm. It is a highly sacred stone for the Native American community; the Navajo revere it as a stone of good luck and protection that also represents power, status, and luxury. More generally, the stone is life-giving, restorative, and a powerful tool for recharging your physical and spiritual energy.