{"product_id":"sterling-silver-spiny-kingman-turquoise-pendant","title":"Sterling Silver Spiny Kingman Turquoise Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eA one-of-a-kind pendant, handmade in sterling silver and inspired by traditional Native American silverwork. A 12x12mm square cabochon of Spiny Kingman Turquoise sits at its centre, surrounded by a frame of hand-applied silver balls, sometimes called raindrops. It hangs on a sterling silver belcher chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Spiny Kingman Turquoise?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis striking stone brings together two of the most treasured materials of the American Southwest: Spiny Oyster shell and Kingman Turquoise from Arizona.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall pieces of the vivid, warm-toned Spiny Oyster shell and the blue Kingman Turquoise are compressed together and bonded to form a single stone, which is then stabilised to harden it so it is strong and long-lasting. The result is a beautiful mix of fiery shell and sky-blue turquoise, and because every stone is made from different pieces, the pattern in each one is completely unique. Using smaller pieces in this way also means none of these precious natural materials go to waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe history of the Spiny Oyster\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spiny Oyster is a sea shell known for its spiky outer shell and rich colours of red, orange, purple and yellow. It is found in the warm waters of the Gulf of California and the Pacific coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor well over a thousand years, Native American peoples of the Southwest have treasured Spiny Oyster shell. Ancient peoples traded it hundreds of miles inland from the coast and carved it into beads, pendants and ornaments, often pairing it with turquoise. The combination of red shell and blue turquoise has remained a classic in Native American jewellery ever since, especially in the work of Zuni and Navajo artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKingman Turquoise comes from the famous Kingman mine in Mohave County, Arizona, where Native Americans first mined turquoise centuries ago and which is still producing today. This pendant brings these two timeless materials together in one stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spiny Kingman Turquoise (Spiny Oyster shell and Kingman Turquoise compressed together, stabilised), 12x12mm square cabochon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ball (raindrop) frame, inspired by traditional Native American silverwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 inch, 1.5mm sterling silver belcher chain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne of a kind:\u003c\/strong\u003e only one available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLove Kingman Turquoise? Take a look at our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sterling-silver-kingman-turquoise-ring\"\u003eSterling Silver Kingman Turquoise Ring\u003c\/a\u003e, a large statement ring set with natural, untreated Kingman Turquoise and a hand-stamped band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade by Breathe Jewellery UK.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Breathe Jewellery UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53463284678967,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/5842\/3607\/files\/spiny-kingman-pendant-1.jpg?v=1793631974","url":"https:\/\/breathejewelleryuk.co.uk\/products\/sterling-silver-spiny-kingman-turquoise-pendant","provider":"Breathe Jewellery and Holistic's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}