La Yegua - Tyrone Turquoise Cuff

La Yegua — Tyrone Turquoise Cuff

• Stone: Tyrone Turquoise
• Setting: Rectangular bezel, centered on a cuff
• Band: Hammered sterling silver cuff, ⅜" width
• Details: Hand-fabricated bezel, hand-hammered cuff texture, hand-stamped maker's mark
• Dimensions: Stone ¾" x ⅝" · Band ⅜" · Cuff fits wrist 6" to 7" (Women's)
• Origin: Tyrone Turquoise (New Mexico) — set in Taos, NM
• Maker's Mark: Hand-stamped by the artist

The Tyrone mine sits in Grant County in the high desert of southwestern New Mexico ancient Mimbres and Apache country, land that has been worked and revered for over a thousand years. One of the largest open-pit copper operations in North America, the mine has yielded turquoise as a byproduct of that excavation for well over a century, producing stones of remarkable color complexity and character.

What makes Tyrone turquoise exceptional and increasingly rare is its color diversity. Where many turquoise mines produce stones of relatively uniform hue, Tyrone yields a wide spectrum: sky blue, teal, green-blue, and rich matrix patterns in brown, tan, and gold that reflect the iron and copper-rich host rock of the region. Spider web matrix Tyrone where fine veins of host rock form a delicate lace-like network across the stone’s surface is among the most prized formations in the collector world, requiring a precise mineral environment to form and impossible to replicate or enhance.

Natural, untreated Tyrone turquoise is increasingly difficult to source. The open-pit copper operation that produces it prioritizes copper extraction turquoise is recovered incidentally, in limited and unpredictable quantities. What reaches the hands of silversmiths is a small fraction of what the earth produces. This stone comes from New Mexico ground, worked by New Mexico hands, and set in silver in Taos as close to its origin as a stone can get without still being in the earth.

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.

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.