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Genuine Tyrone Turquoise set in Sterling Silver Earrings. Created by Navajo Artist Lyle Piaso. Signed by the artist.
Turquoise mining in the Burro Mountains near Silver City, New Mexico, has been going on since pre-historic times. The Tyrone mine produced great quantities of hard, deep and bright blue turquoise as well as pale spring green turquoise..
"Turquoise John" or John Coleman, is credited with the modern unearthing of Turquoise in this area. It is said he discovered some of the old mining activities while he was on a hunting trip in 1875. It is also told that WJ Foley and Nicholas Ransome were told by local Native traders that the ancient workings were hidden in the mountains, and a search resulted in the discovery of the ancient excavations.
The mine hasn't produced any turquoise since the 80's, when Phelps Dodge changed its method of mining copper to the process of crushing and acid wash which destroys the Turquoise.
Turquoise from this mine is highly collectible.
Genuine Tyrone Turquoise set in Sterling Silver Earrings. Created by Navajo Artist Lyle Piaso. Signed by the artist.
Turquoise mining in the Burro Mountains near Silver City, New Mexico, has been going on since pre-historic times. The Tyrone mine produced great quantities of hard, deep and bright blue turquoise as well as pale spring green turquoise..
"Turquoise John" or John Coleman, is credited with the modern unearthing of Turquoise in this area. It is said he discovered some of the old mining activities while he was on a hunting trip in 1875. It is also told that WJ Foley and Nicholas Ransome were told by local Native traders that the ancient workings were hidden in the mountains, and a search resulted in the discovery of the ancient excavations.
The mine hasn't produced any turquoise since the 80's, when Phelps Dodge changed its method of mining copper to the process of crushing and acid wash which destroys the Turquoise.
Turquoise from this mine is highly collectible.
Authentic Native American Jewelry
Approximate Dimensions:
Earrings are 1 1/8" L x 7/8" W.
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Jack Champion | December 14th, 2023
Beautiful as always
Judy W. (Mesa, AZ) | December 9th, 2023
I bought these earrings as a gift and I couldn’t be happier with them. They’re a good size, bigger than I’d realized when I ordered them, not huge, but definitely eye catching. The turquoise pieces are pretty, the silver work is really nice. I have nothing negative to say about these earrings. Each earring came in its own little protective bag in the box. Shipping was speedy. Perfect. I’ll be back for more.
MARY (NC) | December 6th, 2023
Well pleased. Thank you very much.
MARY (NC) | December 6th, 2023
Well pleased. Thank you very much.
Alexis (Bryan TX) | December 3rd, 2023
This pendant /brooch coral heart is beautiful. I love the look & feel of the brooch/pendant coral heart. It is a perfect punch of color.