White Buffalo Oval Sterling Silver Earrings – One of a Kind

Deep black stone split top to bottom by a single white vein, with fine white lines branching off it like cracks in ice. These White Buffalo oval earrings carry 19.5 carats of stone between them in sterling silver bezels, a long, clean shape that reads Southwest and still works with everyday clothes. The high-contrast black-and-white pattern makes them a striking statement earring that still feels wearable with jeans and a sweater.

These stones came from our family's claim at the White Buffalo mine near Tonopah, Nevada, and were cut at Cutting Edge Turquoise, our family lapidary, then set in silver there by Joyce Benavidez. Her JB hallmark is on the back. The claim, the cutting bench, and the silver bench are all the same family operation, so nobody in the middle has marked them up along the way. If you or your gift recipient value knowing exactly where a stone comes from, this is our own family mine to finished earring.

White Buffalo is not turquoise. It has none of the copper that makes turquoise blue, which is why you get white and black instead of blue. If you already own turquoise and want something that reads Southwest without repeating yourself, these are that pair.

Details

• Stone: Genuine White Buffalo, Tonopah, Nevada, from our family's claim, black matrix
• Total stone weight: 19.5 carats for the pair
• Shape: Oval cabochons
• Metal: Sterling silver
• Closure: French hook ear wires
• Length: about 1 1/2 inches from the top of the ear wire to the bottom of the stone. The oval itself is just over 1 inch.
• Maker: Joyce Benavidez, Cutting Edge Turquoise, hallmarked JB
• Type: One of a kind, only one pair available

Style and wear
Mostly black with one bright line of white, these look dramatic but still go with everything. They look as sharp against a black sweater as they do with denim, and they pair well with a turquoise ring or pendant when you want one spot of color. The generous oval drop and French hook ear wires give them the movement of a classic dangle earring, so they read as a bold, handmade statement accessory without being overly formal.

Is it a good gift?
This stone comes from our own ground, and there is only one pair. That is a story worth telling when she opens the box. They make an especially thoughtful choice for someone who loves artisan jewelry, collects White Buffalo, or prefers unique, one-of-a-kind pieces. With their crisp black-and-white palette, they also work well as a December birthstone-inspired gift for someone who likes distinctive stones rather than traditional birthstones.

Care
Treat White Buffalo gently. Keep it away from lotion, perfume, hairspray, and cleaning products, and take your earrings out before showering or swimming. Wipe them with a soft, dry cloth after wearing, and use a silver polishing cloth on the metal only, not the stone. Store them in a dry pouch or box so harder pieces do not scratch them.

Handcrafted in the American Southwest. Ships from Santa Fe within 2 to 3 business days, ready to wear or to give.

Learn more. Read more about White Buffalo and where it comes from, see the stones that get mistaken for turquoise, or check the Turquoise Glossary for terms that come up when you shop Southwestern stone.