{"product_id":"black-jack-turquoise-oval-pendant-sterling-silver","title":"Black Jack Turquoise Long Oval Sterling Silver Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eBands of seafoam and pale lime green cut straight across by heavy black matrix. This Black Jack turquoise pendant is a 25.5 carat elongated oval cabochon in a clean, polished sterling silver bezel, and it hangs from a simple open loop bail. It reads more like a desert landscape than a single stone. The tall oval shape makes it a striking centerpiece whether you wear it every day or save it for going out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlack Jack is Nevada turquoise, known for exactly this: bold black matrix that divides the color into panels instead of drifting across it in fine lines. Turquoise gets its blue from copper and its green from iron, which is why this one leans green. If you already own a blue turquoise piece, this is the one that will not repeat it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoyce Benavidez made this pendant at Cutting Edge Turquoise, our family lapidary, around a stone cut in the same shop. Her JB hallmark and the sterling stamp are on the back. Usually rough passes from a dealer to a cutter to a silversmith to a gallery, and nobody along that chain has seen both ends of it. Here it stays in the family from the stone to the silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStone: Genuine Black Jack turquoise, Nevada, natural black matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStone weight: 25.5 carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Elongated oval cabochon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal: Sterling silver, stamped STERLING\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetting: Smooth polished bezel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBail: Open loop sterling bail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: about 2 inches including the bail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as a pendant only, ready for your own chain or cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Joyce Benavidez, Cutting Edge Turquoise, hallmarked JB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStone cut by: Cutting Edge Turquoise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: One of a kind, only one available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle and wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a statement pendant, so let it be the only thing at the neckline. The black matrix ties it to dark colors and the green brightens up neutrals. It works on a heavier chain or a leather cord, and it wears as well on a man as on a woman. The solid sterling setting and smooth bezel make it a comfortable choice for regular wear; as with all turquoise, treat it with a bit of care and it will hold up to being a favorite everyday piece rather than a \"only on special occasions\" pendant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a good gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTurquoise is the December birthstone, and a stone with this much character is hard to find twice. There is only one of this pendant, which makes it a strong pick for someone who already has the classic blue and wants something different. The bold long-oval shape and clean silver setting also make it a thoughtful unisex gift, especially for someone who likes a single statement piece instead of a lot of small jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTurquoise is porous, so keep it away from lotion, perfume, sunscreen, and cleaning products, and take it off before showering or swimming. Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth after wearing, and use a silver polishing cloth on the metal only, not the stone. Store it on its own in a dry pouch or box so harder pieces do not scratch it. With this kind of simple care, the stone and silver will stand up well to being worn often.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted in the American Southwest. Ships from Santa Fe within 2 to 3 business days, ready to wear or to give.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn more. Read more about Black Jack turquoise and where it comes from, browse the Turquoise Buying Guide, or check the Turquoise Glossary for terms that come up when you shop rare stones.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cutting Edge Turquoise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49376836878558,"sku":"20261006-PEN-003","price":370.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0791\/2538\/1342\/files\/black-jack-turquoise-oval-pendant-sterling-silver-espresso.jpg?v=1794090016","url":"https:\/\/wildflowerartisans.com\/products\/black-jack-turquoise-oval-pendant-sterling-silver","provider":"Wildflower Artisans","version":"1.0","type":"link"}