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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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Melissa Christiansen (California) | May 3rd, 2025
Purchased for a friend who absolutely loved this piece! The craftsmanship is exquisite!m
Todd Wisniewski (Texas) | April 27th, 2025
What a spectacular crafted Artie Yellowhorse Sugilite Rising Sun Pendent. This pendant will certainly draw attention due its unique design and exquisite color of Sugilite. The craftsmanship is all about the attention to detail. The item was as described and show. Fast shipping and well packaged for it journey. This is not the first item I have purchased from the Treasures of the Southwest and will not be my last. Thank you for your quality Treasures
Jennifer J (Virginia) | April 23rd, 2025
this vibrant delicate beauty is my lucky charm as I go through chemotherapy. It sparkles with life and gives me hope. Together with Amy’s mystical fire opal earrings, which I also wear every day, i feel healing. Zuni magic! Thank you all!
Janet Friedman (California) | April 13th, 2025
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Rebecca O'Keefe (Brockton, MA) | March 25th, 2025
I received my ring very quickly. It was in a cute little box. When I opened the box it took my breath away.
This is a stunning piece of work.. I absolutely love it.
I’ve received lots of compliments on this design. I will definitely buy from you again.. thank you