A Winding Trail
This striking ring features Morenci turquoise, renowned for its characteristic blue hue and captivating silver-flash pyrite inclusions. The artisan-crafted setting, constructed from fine and sterling silver, incorporates a zigzag winding trail pattern wire and delicate dew drops. The piece is elegantly finished with a double half-round ring shank.
Size 9
Morenci turquoise is distinguished by its unique, irregular iron pyrite (often referred to as "fool's gold") matrix, which, when polished, creates the appearance of sparkling silver flecks or golden veins. This gemstone originated from a substantial open-pit copper mine situated in Greenlee County, southeastern Arizona. Its discovery as a valuable byproduct of copper mining operations dates back to 1864.