This elegant piece made by Zuni artist, Florenda Lonasee features a delicate hoop design with Sleeping Beauty Turquoise stones, perfect for adding a touch of glamour. These dangle earrings are 1 1/2" long from the earring post to the bottom of the hoop.
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.
