Beautiful natural American Turquoise earrings, handmade and designed by Empress Jewellery. These one-off, stunning earrings are created in 925 sterling silver. The overall measurements of these earrings are 59 x 14mm.
 
Turquoise is an opaque, blue-to-green mineral. The word 'Turquoise' dates to the 17th century and is derived from the French turquois meaning 'Turkish', as the mineral was first brought to Europe through Turkey, from mines in the historical Khorasan of Persia. From the Persian Empire to many Native American cultures, Turquoise has been used in many different ways because it is considered a holy stone.
 
Turquoise is featured in a plethora of famous antiquities, such as King Tutankhamun’s golden mask and antiques from China. Royal families around the world have also caught on to the fascinating qualities of Turquoise. Most famously, the Queen Mother’s Persian Turquoise tiara featured the blue-green stone, and is known as the 'Triumph of Love' tiara. Turquoise is most noteworthy for its usage among Native American tribes, such as the Navajo and Apache, who used the gemstone extensively in jewellery. Native Americans believed the gemstone greatly aided in protection and healing.
 
These stunning earrings are available with free shipping within Australia.