Description
Campitos turquoise nugget with polished face, measure 1″ long and 3/4″ wide on floral sterling silver festoon and earrings. Earrings are not Campitos turquoise but turquoise from southwestern US. Shipped with 18-inch sterling silver chain unless another length is requested. Chains available in 16-inch to 36-inch lengths.
Campitos turquoise originates from the Campitos mine, located in the state of Sonora, Mexico. The Campitos turquoise is often recognized by its vibrant blue color, which is sometimes compared to the clear blue skies of Arizona. It is found as nuggets and is often characterized by a unique matrix, which can include pyrite, adding a beautiful, metallic shimmer to the stone.
Turquoise is one of the oldest gemstones known to humanity, celebrated for its vivid blue-green hues and rich historical significance. It has been prized for thousands of years, not only for its beauty but also for its purported protective and healing properties. Turquoise is formed through the interaction of groundwater with minerals such as copper, aluminum, and iron, resulting in a unique range of colors from sky blue to green.
