Melissa Joy Manning

Bezel Wrap Drop Earrings - Turquoise

Cut in a faceted freeform shape, Melissa Joy Manning's Turquoise Bezel Wrap Drop Earrings are wrapped in 24k recycled gold and dangle below hand-formed ear wires. - Recycled 14 Karat Gold - Faceted Freeform Turquoise, approx 8x 10mm About Turquoise: A rare stone that occurs when coppery water reacts with minerals beneath the earth, creating the namesake-colored stone. The Ancient Egyptians were among the first to adorn themselves with the brightly colored stone, and buried themselves with turquoise in elaborate tombs to prepare for the afterlife more than 3,000 years ago. Indigenous tribes in the Southwest have long used turquoise in their jewelry and art, a deeply significant symbol for water and the sky. Royal and ethereal, turquoise holds an important place in our collectsive hearts, adorning us with beauty and meaning.