These earrings feature natural orange oyster turquoise stones set with copper accents in sterling silver. The orange color comes from the presence of iron and other trace elements in the copper-aluminum phosphate mineral, creating a warm, earthy tone.
Details:
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Material: Natural orange oyster turquoise with copper accents, set in sterling silver
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Appearance: Warm orange stones with natural veining, paired with metallic copper highlights
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Formation: Forms in arid regions from the weathering and oxidation of copper-rich deposits
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Physical Properties: Turquoise hardness 5–6; copper adds metallic luster
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Educational Value: Demonstrates phosphate mineral formation, trace-element color effects, and copper mineralogy
These sterling silver copper oyster turquoise earrings showcase the natural beauty and geological diversity of orange oyster turquoise.
