THIS LISTING IS ONLY FOR PENDANT ON A 16" 5mm ROLO CHAIN
Teardrop 35mm x 20mm - Matching earrings are available for purchase on the earrings page.
Details:
Stone: Baja Turquoise · Origin: California · Matrix: Turquoise & Tans · Metal: Custom Sterling Silver · Pendant Setting: 35mm x 20mm Teardrop · One of a Kind with Makers Mark
Made in Taos by a Taosena.
Some Jewelry is made. Some is found. At Fire & Stone, it's both.
Baja Turquoise
Baja turquoise comes from the rugged, remote terrain of Baja California the long volcanic peninsula that stretches south from the California border into the Pacific, one of the most geologically active and mineral-rich landscapes in North America. The copper-bearing volcanic and sedimentary formations of Baja California have produced turquoise for centuries, worked by indigenous peoples of the peninsula long before the Spanish arrived and long before the stone had a market beyond the region itself.
What defines Baja turquoise is its color palette a distinctive range that runs from bright sky blue and aqua through soft blue-green and teal, often with warm tan, brown, and gold matrix that reflects the iron-rich volcanic host rock of its formation environment. The matrix patterns in Baja material tend toward the organic and irregular broad veining, mottled host rock inclusions, and occasional spider web formations that give individual stones a wild, unharvested quality that collectors find compelling precisely because it resists uniformity.
Baja turquoise occupies an interesting position in the collector world less famous than the great American mines of Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico, and therefore less expensive for the quality it delivers. Serious lapidaries and silversmiths who know their material seek it out specifically, drawn by the color quality and the character of the matrix. It is a stone that rewards the person who looks past the name on the label and pays attention to what is actually in the stone.
What comes out of Baja is limited by geography and access remote terrain, small operations, and a collector market that is only beginning to recognize what has been quietly coming out of that peninsula for a very long time. Natural, untreated Baja turquoise of genuine quality is not easy to find. When it arrives in Taos it gets set in silver and it does not stay long.
DAILY WEAR
Put jewelry on last - after lotion and perfume. Remove before swimming, cleaning , or working with your hands.
CLEANING
Warm water and a drop pf dish soap does the job. Use a soft cloth, dry immediately, and finish with a silver polishing cloth.
TARNISH
Tarnish is natural, not damage. If a piece has an antiqued finish, polish only the raised surfaces to preserve the contrast.
STORAGE
Store pieces separately in a soft pouch or lined box. Keep away from humid areas and direct sunlight to slow tarnishing.
Returns & Exchanges
MADE-TO-ORDER & CUSTOM RING SIZE
All “Choose Your Size” rings and custom orders are final sale. Because these pieces are crafted specifically to your specifications, they are not eligible for returns or exchanges. Please ensure all details — especially ring size — are accurate before placing your order.
ALL OTHER ITEMS
Most items are eligible for return or exchange. To initiate a return, please contact us within 2–3 days of receiving your order. Items must be returned within 7 days of delivery. Refunds are processed upon receipt of the returned piece.
A NOTE ON RING SIZING
Getting the right fit starts with an accurate measurement. Wide band rings in particular may require sizing up by ¼ to ½ size for a comfortable fit, so please keep that in mind when ordering. If you’re unsure of your size, we recommend visiting a local jeweler for a professional measurement before placing your order. Fire & Stone cannot be held responsible for made-to-order rings that are crafted true to the size provided but do not fit as expected.
