Artie Yellohorse Genuine Pilot Mountain Mine Turquoise Sterling Silver Pendant
Mother Nature is Amazing! The pattern in the stone is called the matrix and it is unique for each stone. Genuine High Grade Pilot Mountain Mine Turquoise set in Sterling Silver Pendant. Created by Navajo Artist Artie Yellowhorse. Signed by the artist. 18", 2.2mm Sterling Silver Diamond Cut Rope Chain is included.
The Yellowhorse trademark "Rising Sun" design is one of their most popular collections with its round or oval-domed center surrounded by small 'drops'or beads of silver, each one made by hand.
The Pilot Mountain Mine is located in western Nevada, east of the small town of Mina. As with most turquoise mines, this mine opened as a copper claim. Pilot Mountain turquoise was first mined around 1930 as a tunnel mine. Then it became an open pit mine when heavy equipment was available around 1970. The current owners of the claim have been mining the turquoise since 1989. While Pilot Mountain is considered an active mine, it is a very small operation. The miners go to the mine twice per year, bringing out only about 150 to 200 lbs. of rough stone each time. One of the current owners says one of the interesting parts of mining is "not knowing what you are going to hit next". Pilot Mountain turquoise forms in hard veins with color ranging from bright blue to dark blue with a greenish cast. Dark brown limonite mottled patterns are associated with this material. Most Pilot Mountain turquoise is called "grass roots", meaning the best deposits are found within ten feet of the surface.
Authentic Native American Jewelry
Approximate Dimensions:
Pendant is 3" L including bale x 1 1/2" W.
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Years ago, one of my first Artie Yellowhorse purchases was a stunning purple Spiny Oyster Shell cuff. (Then again, all of Artie Yellowhorse's work is "stunning!) I had never come across earrings in the same medium, but am thrilled to have them now.
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Kathleen (Pittsburgh, PA) | June 22nd, 2026
Absolutely beautiful! Exceeds my expectations based on the online photos. Inspired me to order the jasper hoops that will match perfectly. They will compliment eachother. So excited, can’t wait to wear them!
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Laura Pang (Colorado) | June 28th, 2026
Years ago, one of my first Artie Yellowhorse purchases was a stunning purple Spiny Oyster Shell cuff. (Then again, all of Artie Yellowhorse's work is "stunning!) I had never come across earrings in the same medium, but am thrilled to have them now.
Tiffany (Australia) | June 26th, 2026
Absolutely stunning, even more beautiful than I imagined, jumping in website to get some earrings.
Am saddened in your closing but feel so lucky to have secured such a beautiful piece, thank you
Kathleen (Pittsburgh, PA) | June 22nd, 2026
Absolutely beautiful! Exceeds my expectations based on the online photos. Inspired me to order the jasper hoops that will match perfectly. They will compliment eachother. So excited, can’t wait to wear them!
Amber Moore (Reno NV) | June 20th, 2026
Great quality and stone! Shipping was fast and packaging was secure!
Paula (Illinois) | June 20th, 2026
Have always offered the best and highest quality items at a very reasonable price. Wishing you all the joys of retirement, and thank you for having a great and trusted business!