ABOUT THE ART

A tiny collection of American Turquoise set in a big & thick beautiful ring. A deep olive center slice of Sonoran Gold turquoise is surrounded clockwise from the top with Kingman, Sonoran Gold, Pinto Valley, Sonoran Gold, Carico Lake, Royston, Campitos & Sleeping Beauty turquoise. All natural, pulled straight from the earth and into your hands. Set upon a thick textured wide band in a size 9.

ITEM DETAILS

• .925 Sterling Silver
• Stamped with my maker's mark for authenticity
• Ring Size 9
• Thick Textured Ring Shank
• HIGH GRADE, natural turquoises: Royston, Carico Lake, Sonoran Gold and High Grade Damele
• Handmade in Massachusetts in my personal studio 

ABOUT THE STONES

ROYSTON: The Royston district in Nevada is one of the most well-known turquoise producing areas in the United States. The stone is found in a group of mines near the city of Tonopah. Although the district is made up of a number of small mines the three more important mines are the Royal Blue, the Bunker Hill, and the Oscar Wehrend. Royston turquoise can be unbelievably beautiful. High-grade Royston is a very hard material. Colors range from a light blue, intense blue or a dark sky blue. Also included are a number of shades of green and many times with green and blue together in one stone. The matrix includes different shades of brown. It is considered to be some of the best American Turquoise, and therefore highly collectible.

CARICO LAKE: The Carico Lake mine is located in Lander County, Nevada. It is located near on the since dried up lake bed of Carico Lake, of which comes it's modern name. In it's history, the mine also has been known as the Aurora Mine and the Stone Cabin Mine. The turquoise emanating from this mine ranges from light green to a bright sky blue blue; it's host rock of limonite creates a light matrix. Although today the Carico Lake mine is one the largest turquoise mines in Nevada, high-grade turquoise from this mine is still fairly uncommon, making the stones in these earrings highly collectible and sought after.

DAMELE: The Damele is a small mine about 30 miles northeast of Austin, Nevada. It sits adjacent to the Godber-Burnham claim. Very little Damele is being produced today and presently much is cut from older rough that can still be found from various turquoise dealers and collectors. Most of the material found today is a variscite, although some turquoise is still available. Damele is extremely hard, takes a nice polish and comes in a variety of colors from yellow, gold, greens and grays with a fine spider webbing. At its best it can be a beautiful gemstone. It is a well known mine with highly sought after cabochons.

A NOTE ON WEAR
I have chosen high quality materials to create a piece of artful jewelry that will last a lifetime. Although crafted with the adventurous spirit in mind, please take care while wearing my pieces as natural stones can be delicate. To prolong the life of your piece, I suggest you remove it while swimming, hiking, rock climbing, cliff jumping, skydiving or whatever other crazy and rigorous adventure you find yourself on!

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ABOUT THE ART
Being the sentimental collector that I am, after a transformative experience in the wilderness, I would procure a lovely little rock from each place to serve as a memento. They now all reside in a little dish on our coffee table. Pouring over these simple, yet meaningful stones always brings me back to those happy memories. A tiny red rock from my first camping trip as an 11-year-old, a green rock from the cove in which I experienced true peaceful solitude, a striped rock from a wilderness trip in college where I met my best friend, and even a rock from the Pictured Rocks cliffs where my husband proposed to me. Each serves as a sort of "trail marker" for a significant time in my life. This was my inspiration behind these pendants.

ITEM DETAILS

• .925 Sterling Silver
• Stamped with my maker's mark for authenticity
• Hangs on a 18" Sterling Silver Chain with a lobster clasp.
• Each pendant measures ~.5x1.75 inches
• High Grade American Turquoises in various hues
• Royston, Sonoran Gold, Kingman and Carico Lake Turquoise.
• Handmade in Massachusetts in my personal studio

A NOTE ON WEAR
I have chosen high quality materials to create a piece of artful jewelry that will last a lifetime. Although crafted with the adventurous spirit in mind, please take care while wearing my pieces as natural stones can be delicate. To prolong the life of your piece, I suggest you remove it while swimming, hiking, rock climbing, cliff jumping, skydiving or whatever other crazy and rigorous adventure you find yourself on!

STAY IN TOUCH
Want to see a look into a day in the life at The Wild Pine?
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Email: thewildpine@gmail.com

© The Wild Pine 2020

ABOUT THE ART:
Mountain Maven Ear Jackets are made for the fierce and adventurous gal who desires a little adornment as she summits a mountain or simply takes a stroll through the woods. This rustic and southwestern ear jacket design is original to The Wild Pine, and is by far my most popular item! These bright beauties boast the feature of being 3 earrings in 1- they can be worn as pictured, the studs alone, or the ear jackets paired with another set of your favorite earrings. The Mountain Maven Ear Jackets are truly the versatile statement piece perfect for the jewelry and turquoise collector alike.

ITEM DETAILS:

• .925 Sterling Silver
• Natural Sonoran Gold Turquoise
• Adjustable Ear Jacket to acommodate any ear.
• Handmade in Massachusetts in my home studio

ABOUT THE STONES:

Sonoran Gold Turquoise is mined in Sonora, Mexico near the city of Cananea. The mine is located at the Campitos Mountain just outside of the city, only about a 35-mile drive from the Arizona border. The local economy relies heavily on the large copper mines in the area and turquoise has long been a by-product of these mines. There are a couple of different types that come from this area, but Campitos Turquoise is the most prominent. It has been produced on and off for a very long time. In fact, it was mined hundreds of years ago and brought north through trade routes with the Native Americans. White Water Turquoise is another beautiful stone that comes from this location. Sonoran Gold Turquoise is a brand new finding from the Sonora area of Mexico. Just like Campitos, there is an unusual way that it is mined. Most turquoise is cut from veins that interlace through host stones. A good way to visualize this is to take a look at a piece of Boulder Turquoise, which has been cut to emphasize these intricate ribbons of material. In contrast, Sonoran Turquoise actually forms inside clay deposits as individual nuggets.

A NOTE ON WEAR:

I have chosen high quality materials that make a piece of jewelry to last a lifetime. While my pieces are made for those with adventurous spirit, take care while wearing my pieces as natural stones can be delicate. To prolong the life of your piece, I suggest you remove it while swimming, hiking, rock climbing, cliff jumping, skydiving or whatever other crazy and rigorous adventure you find yourself on!

STAY IN TOUCH:
Want to see a look into a day in the life at The Wild Pine?
Check out my wild metalsmithing adventure:

Instagram: @thewildpine
Email: thewildpine@gmail.com

© The Wild Pine 2020

ABOUT THE ART:
Mountain Maven Ear Jackets are made for the fierce and adventurous gal who desires a little adornment as she summits a mountain or simply takes a stroll through the woods. This rustic and southwestern ear jacket design is original to The Wild Pine, and is by far my most popular item! These bright beauties boast the feature of being 3 earrings in 1- they can be worn as pictured, the studs alone, or the ear jackets paired with another set of your favorite earrings. The Mountain Maven Ear Jackets are truly the versatile statement piece perfect for the jewelry and turquoise collector alike.

ITEM DETAILS:

• .925 Sterling Silver
• Natural Sonoran Gold Turquoise
• Adjustable Ear Jacket to acommodate any ear.
• Handmade in Massachusetts in my home studio

ABOUT THE STONES:

Sonoran Gold Turquoise is mined in Sonora, Mexico near the city of Cananea. The mine is located at the Campitos Mountain just outside of the city, only about a 35-mile drive from the Arizona border. The local economy relies heavily on the large copper mines in the area and turquoise has long been a by-product of these mines. There are a couple of different types that come from this area, but Campitos Turquoise is the most prominent. It has been produced on and off for a very long time. In fact, it was mined hundreds of years ago and brought north through trade routes with the Native Americans. White Water Turquoise is another beautiful stone that comes from this location. Sonoran Gold Turquoise is a brand new finding from the Sonora area of Mexico. Just like Campitos, there is an unusual way that it is mined. Most turquoise is cut from veins that interlace through host stones. A good way to visualize this is to take a look at a piece of Boulder Turquoise, which has been cut to emphasize these intricate ribbons of material. In contrast, Sonoran Turquoise actually forms inside clay deposits as individual nuggets.

A NOTE ON WEAR:

I have chosen high quality materials that make a piece of jewelry to last a lifetime. While my pieces are made for those with adventurous spirit, take care while wearing my pieces as natural stones can be delicate. To prolong the life of your piece, I suggest you remove it while swimming, hiking, rock climbing, cliff jumping, skydiving or whatever other crazy and rigorous adventure you find yourself on!

STAY IN TOUCH:
Want to see a look into a day in the life at The Wild Pine?
Check out my wild metalsmithing adventure:

Instagram: @thewildpine
Email: thewildpine@gmail.com

© The Wild Pine 2020