Amazonian Raindrops Royston Turquoise Earrings Signed Ernest Begay

Stone: This simple sterling silver earrings features 4 military green Royston turquoise cabs with dark brown webbing. Royston turquoise is known for producing turquoise of bold color variations, ranging from beautiful soft blue to emerald greens. They can also come with a wide variety of matrix, such as golden brown, black, white, and more. The Royston Turquoise Mine is located in the Royston mining district near Tonapah, Nevada. The mine is owned and operate by the Otteson family and is still in operation today. Many artists love working with Royston turquoise as the beautiful colors of Royston allows their imagination to run wild. Artist: Ernest was born in Kayenta, Chilchinbeto, Arizona. He currently lives in Breadsprings, New Mexico with his wife Readda, and their twins Ernest Jr. and Faith. Back in 1975 he took silversmithing classes at Monument Valley High School. He used to watch his brother in law and his father making jewelry, and they used to give him scrap silver to work