Golden Hill Turquoise Sterling Silver Earrings by Artie Yellowhorse

Artie Yellowhorse is known for her contemporary jewelry designs using high-quality stones and distinctive silversmithing. Her Navajo heritage comes through in the beautiful, creative pieces she designs and makes.

Artie Yellowhorse is a third generation Navajo jewelry artist from the Towering House Clan where her grandfather and father were silversmiths. Artie Yellowhorse continues the family jewelry making tradition and now has her daughters, Desiree and Lei Lani, deeply involved in the creation and design of Yellowhorse Jewelry.

Yellowhorse designs are distinctive often featuring domed silver moons surrounded by handmade silver beads or drops that are individually made and soldered to the jewelry piece.

Golden Hill Turquoise in Native American Jewelry

Golden Hill Turquoise is one of the most visually striking and rare turquoise varieties in the world. Mined in Kazakhstan, this stone is known for its unique pale sky-blue color, often accented by a distinctive lavender-hued matrix or subtle tan webbing. Despite its distant origin, Golden Hill Turquoise has been embraced by Native American artists—particularly Navajo silversmiths—for its exceptional beauty and compatibility with traditional Southwestern jewelry designs.

Because of its limited availability and soft, natural hue, Golden Hill Turquoise is typically reserved for high-end rings, pendants, and cuffs. It pairs beautifully with oxidized or hand-stamped sterling silver, enhancing the stone's soft glow and making each piece feel timeless yet contemporary.

Collectors and enthusiasts prize Golden Hill for both its rarity and its gentle, elegant presence—making it a standout among turquoise varieties used in Native American jewelry today.