2" x 1 1/4"

Bail: 1/4"

Framed by a sawtooth bezel and sterling silver overlay, a resplendent Candelaria turquoise gemstone hand-selected by Navajo artisan Marian Nez becomes the focal point of this understated pendant.

Originating from the Candelaria Hills of Southwestern Nevada, Candelaria turquoise hails from the mine owned by the Silver Standard Company. This turquoise variety is renowned for its exceptional quality and rivals even the finest globally. Typically found in slender veins, it displays a spectrum from rich electric blues to medium greens, adorned with matrix in shades of black, red, and brown. The most exceptional Candelaria turquoise boasts deep blue hues with intricate red veining, an exceedingly scarce and coveted treasure among collectors.