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Navajo Alvin Joe Mojave Turquoise Silver Earrings

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:250.00 - 500.00 USD
Navajo Alvin Joe Mojave Turquoise Silver Earrings
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Included in this lot is a pair of Navajo Native American Alvin Joe Mojave turquoise and sterling silver earrings. Mojave Turquoise is primarily found in the Kingman mine located in the heart of Kingman, Arizona. This mine is famous for its stabilized turquoise, which is turquoise that has been enhanced with epoxy that deepens the natural color of the stone. This process also involves a hydraulic press, which assembles turquoise nuggets by introducing a bronze metal matrix. Mojave turquoise is among these stabilized turquoise stones and is said to be the only stone available that features a real metal matrix and real Arizona turquoise. These beautiful earrings feature three small polished cabochons of Mojave turquoise. The stabilization of this turquoise incorporates the copper vein matrix. The cabochons on this necklace are surrounded by a braided rope border and sterling silver bead border. The back of the lowest oval cut pendant is hand stamped with the makers hallmark “AJ” and “Sterling”. The earrings measure approximately 5/8” x 2 3/8”.