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Sonoran Gold Turquoise & Sterling Silver Beaded Earrings by Leonard Nez

Sonoran Gold Turquoise & Sterling Silver Beaded Earrings by Leonard Nez

Regular price $ 400.00
Sale price $ 400.00 Regular price

A stunning expression of Southwestern artistry, these handmade beaded earrings by Navajo artist Leonard Nez showcase the rare and sought-after Sonoran Gold turquoise in a graceful teardrop silhouette. Each stone displays the stone's signature palette — vivid sky blue to sage green — alternating with hand-strung sterling silver beads for a look that is both classic and striking.

Sonoran Gold turquoise is prized for its rich color variation and natural matrix, mined in the Sonoran Desert region. No two stones are alike, making each pair of earrings truly handmade.

Earring Features:

  • Materials: Sonoran Gold turquoise beads with sterling silver beads
  • Bead Size: 2–3mm, hand-strung
  • Style: Teardrop drop earrings with sterling silver French wire hooks
  • Dimensions: 3¼" long x 1⅜" wide
  • Weight: 6.4g
  • Artist: Leonard Nez, Navajo
  • Authentication: Native American handmade

Wear alone as a statement piece or layer with a Sonoran Gold turquoise necklace for a coordinated Southwest look. A wearable work of art from Black Arrow Gallery.

About the Artist: Leonard Nez

Born in Keams Canyon, Arizona in 1956, Leonard Nez quickly established himself as a prominent jeweler after his wife, Marian, a skilled Navajo silversmith, taught him the craft. His first pendant led to numerous commissions, allowing him to support himself through his jewelry making within a year.

Leonard Nez is renowned for his expertise in heavy-gauge silver and gold, with a signature style that features fine chisel and stamp work, deeply grooved sterling silver overlay, and a blend of traditional and contemporary designs, including detailed scrollwork and classic feather motifs.

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A pair of handmade teardrop hoop earrings with silver-tone metal and turquoise, mint green, and blue beads, displayed on a piece of driftwood over rocks with succulents in the background.

Sonoran Gold Turquoise & Sterling Silver Beaded Earrings by Leonard Nez

$ 400.00

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Native American Made

At Black Arrow Native American Jewelry & Art, we are proud to certify that all pieces labeled as Native American made are handcrafted by enrolled members of federally recognized tribes or certified Native artisans. We strictly adhere to the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 (IACA), a federal law that prohibits the misrepresentation of products as Native American made unless they truly are.

By working directly with Native artists and reputable trading partners, we ensure every piece we represent is a genuine expression of Native American culture and artistry.

When you purchase from Black Arrow, you are investing in authentic craftsmanship and helping to sustain Indigenous traditions.

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Turquoise Quality Commitment

We take great pride in the turquoise featured in our jewelry. Every stone is hand-selected for its authenticity, visual quality, and origin.

Our turquoise is:

  • Genuine, never plastic or imitation
  • Stabilized only when necessary for durability (and always disclosed)
  • Often sourced from renowned mines such as Kingman, Golden Hill, Sleeping Beauty, Dry Creek, Sonoran Gold, and more.

    We maintain transparency about stone treatments and origins, and our team is trained to answer your questions with honesty and care.
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