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Gemstone Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings
Make your friends green with envy with these sterling silver gemstone hoop earrings. Choose turquoise (stabilized turquoise) or multi (stabilized turquoise, dyed red quartz and gaspeite) to complete your look. Smooth freeform gemstone cabochons (approximately 6x3 to 8x7mm) with milgrain framing travel around the length of the hoops to create an elegant look. These earrings are for pierced ears and fasten using clutchbacks. Other details about these sterling silver earrings include: Measure approximately 1-1/4" Length x 1/2" Width Stamped .925 BoxedAbout stabilized turquoise..Moisture, skin oils and environmental factors can change the color of turquoise jewelry if left untreated. But stabilizing turquoise helps preserve the stone's normal color. Natural, mined turquoise nuggets are heated at a very low temperature for about a week, slowly drawing out moisture without damaging the texture. The stones are then placed into acrylic or polymer chemicals to replace water molecules. This stabilizes the stone and keeps its loveliness and value intact.
