Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Inlay Post Dangles by Velda Nastacio, Zuni

Crafted by expert Zuni artisan Velda Nastacio, these Sleeping Beauty Turquoise inlay half clusters feature a sterling silver earring post and a delicate tear drop stone dangling from a paper clip chain link. The Zuni inlay technique is employed, resulting in a stunning high shine finish.

The Sleeping Beauty Turquoise mine is located in Gila County, Arizona. Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Mine has recently closed. It is now obtained from private stashes. The turquoise mine produces uniform blue turquoise that is easily matched and used in many styles of Native American jewelry.