Dark green high grade Damale turquoise Earring. Sterling silver wire work around. Really rare to see high grade stone earrings.
Whole size: 1/5/8" x 7/16"
Stone size: 1/2" x 5/16"
Weight: 0.64 Oz 18.3 Gram
Stone: Natural Damale Turquoise from Nevada
The Damale mine is a small, tightly run operation, located thirty miles northeast of Austin, Nevada. Damale is a well known mine, distinctive because it is one of the few turquoises that can be truly yellow-green, either from iron or environmental conditions
Artist:Calvin Martinez ( Navajo)
Born in 1960 NM. He is well known for his old style jewelry. His jewelry making started from ingot silver. He rolls silver and makes the small parts most people buy at supply stores. He uses a few tools like in the old days, making his jewelry heavy and having an old style look.
