TO APPRECIATE THE TURQUOISE IN THESE,IT HELPS TO KNOW SOMETHING ABOUT IT:

Larry Cooley was widely known in the industry as owning the finest & biggest collection of turquoise that was mined nearly 70 years ago.The turquoise he owned was like owning a 'diamond mine' filled with the best of the best of all natural,untreated high grade turquoise. He was the most sought after vendor & was known for years in the industry as the ‘go-to guy’ when designers wanted the best vintage mined turquoise that was not only the highest quality,but many having the most unique cuts that you just couldn't find elsewhere! Federico was one who would buy from Larry & was so close with him, so much so,that before Larry passed, he requested that his huge & highly collectible collection of turquoise of his,be passed on to Federico..Federico turned these stones into some of the most exquisite designs you’ll ever see & this “select collection” is now used up & was put to good use.The turquoise is not replaceable which makes these earrings one of a kind & extremely special to own...

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DESCRIPTION:

The earrings come with a ton of deliberate contrast,with each stone having a load of character! These can be worn with a blue or green turquoise collection!!

They are made in a delicate ladder style & are made with elongated green ovals of Royston turquoise that are laid in a horizontal pattern & make them look like a chained ladder.Each section is connected by "O" rings,so there is lots of movement.

What really lends to the look these have, is based on the vibrancy of the gem grade Morenci & Sleeping Beauty turquoise cabochons that are used as accenting stones .This type of Morenci you just don't see any more & was readily available in the early 70's when the mine was still open & was the type,we as jewelers would do anything to get our hands on!! You see Morenci on the bottom sides, as well as the oval top.

Since there is space between each tier,make these have a wearable weight,since there is less sterling.