Kingman turquoise is mined in Kingman, Arizona, and comes in a range of color and matrix patterns. The matrix is normally brownish.  Turquoise got its name from the Levantine traders called Turks who brought the stone to Europe from Persia via Turkey centuries ago.  Native American’s have prized turquoise since the time of the Aztecs, who mined it in Mexico.  Untreated turquoise is a fragile, porous stone with a tendency to undergo undesirable changes in color when exposed to light, perspiration, oils, and detergents.  Kingman turquoise in particular is very chalky and unworkable in its natural form. This turquoise has been stabilized by impregnating it with a resin or epoxy with saturates the pores and gives the stone a richer color.  It also hardens the turquoise so that is workable for jewelry. 

• Paw Print Earrings are inlayed with a polished Kingman Turquoise cabochon stones to enhance the beauty of these earrings. 
  
• Solid Sterling Silver marked .925, with Sterling Silver posts and backs.  Stones are glues in.
  
• Handmade in the USA
  
• Dog lover jewelry makes a nice gift.

 Can be worn with matching Paw Print Ring

Size:  3/8” tall 1/4” wide

Turquoise Special Care: Do not expose to chlorine bleach or any other chemicals! Water immersion can break down the glue bond holding the turquoise to the setting. 

Sterling Silver dog jewelry is copyrighted by Doggy Toyland LLC.  Any recreations of these designs will be prosecuted by law.