{"product_id":"golden-hills-turquoise-iolite-dangle-earrings","title":"Golden Hills Turquoise \u0026 Iolite Dangle Earrings","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Golden Hills Turquoise \u0026amp; Iolite Dangle Earrings pair one of the world's rarest turquoises with deep violet-blue iolite. Sky-blue \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coralstrands.com\/collections\/golden-hills-turquoise-jewelry\"\u003eGolden Hills turquoise\u003c\/a\u003e, known for its \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coralstrands.com\/blogs\/candy-gram\/the-unique-beauty-of-lavender-turquoise\"\u003elavender matrix\u003c\/a\u003e, is paired with rich iolite on ethically sourced sterling silver ear wires.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt just under an inch long, they're dainty enough for every day and unusual enough to start conversations. They're one of a kind, so this is the only pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes Golden Hills Turquoise So Rare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coralstrands.com\/blogs\/candy-gram\/golden-hills-turquoise-discovery-and-limited-mining\"\u003eGolden Hills turquoise\u003c\/a\u003e is mined in the mountains of Kazakhstan, where extreme winters limit mining to just a few months each year. It's prized for its pale sky-blue color and distinctive lavender veining, a combination you rarely see in turquoise. That limited supply is why collectors seek it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Iolite\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIolite is a violet-blue gemstone that seems to shift color as you move, from deep violet to soft blue-gray. Its rich tone picks up the lavender in the Golden Hills turquoise, tying the two stones together. Legend says Viking sailors used thin slices of iolite to find the sun on cloudy days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGemstones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden Hills turquoise and iolite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ethically sourced \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coralstrands.com\/collections\/sterling-silver-jewelry\"\u003esterling silver\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEar wires:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23.25 mm, just under 1 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade:\u003c\/strong\u003e in our studio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne of a kind:\u003c\/strong\u003e only one pair available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShips same day:\u003c\/strong\u003e for orders placed by 4PM ET, Monday through Friday\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Style Lavender Turquoise Earrings\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEveryday\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheir dainty size works with a tee, a sweater, or a work blouse, adding a soft pop of blue and violet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEvening\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe violet iolite looks rich against black, navy, or cream, especially with your hair pulled back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWith Other Turquoise\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair them with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coralstrands.com\/products\/number-8-turquoise-sterling-silver-paperclip-necklace\"\u003eNumber 8 Turquoise Paperclip Necklace\u003c\/a\u003e or browse more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coralstrands.com\/collections\/turquoise-jewelry\"\u003eturquoise jewelry\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coralstrands.com\/collections\/dangle-earrings\"\u003edangle earrings\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Rare Gemstone Gift\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTurquoise is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coralstrands.com\/collections\/december-birthstone-jewelry-turquoise\"\u003eDecember birthstone\u003c\/a\u003e, a symbol of balance and protection, and iolite is linked to insight and clarity. These earrings are a meaningful gift for:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecember birthdays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurquoise collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who loves purple or blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreating yourself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Shop Coral Strands\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade, not mass-produced:\u003c\/strong\u003e every pair is made by hand in our studio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRare, hand-selected stones:\u003c\/strong\u003e genuine Golden Hills turquoise and iolite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEthically sourced silver:\u003c\/strong\u003e made from responsibly sourced sterling silver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA real studio:\u003c\/strong\u003e we ship from our studio in Key West's historic Ferdinand Hirsch Cigar Factory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal people:\u003c\/strong\u003e text us at (305) 767-3185 with any question and you'll reach a real person.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBefore You Buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long are they?\u003c\/strong\u003e They're 23.25 mm, just under 1 inch, from top to bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill they look like the photos?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. They're one of a kind, so the pair pictured is the pair you'll receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there more than one pair?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. This is the only pair, and once it's sold, it's gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Golden Hills turquoise?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGolden Hills turquoise is a rare turquoise mined in Kazakhstan. It's known for its pale sky-blue color and lavender matrix, and it can only be mined a few months each year because of harsh winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is lavender turquoise?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLavender turquoise is turquoise with soft purple or lavender veining running through the blue. Golden Hills turquoise from Kazakhstan is one of the best-known sources of this coloring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is iolite?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIolite is a violet-blue gemstone that appears to change color when viewed from different angles, an effect called pleochroism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long are these earrings?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese earrings are 23.25 mm long, just under 1 inch, making them a dainty, everyday length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs turquoise the December birthstone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Turquoise is a traditional December birthstone, which makes these earrings a meaningful gift for December birthdays.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do you care for turquoise earrings?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo care for turquoise earrings, keep them away from water, lotion, perfume, and hairspray, since turquoise is porous. Wipe them with a soft, dry cloth, and polish the silver with a silver cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne rare pair.\u003c\/strong\u003e Add the Golden Hills Turquoise \u0026amp; Iolite Dangle Earrings to your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrders placed by 4PM ET, M-F, ship same day from our studio in Key West's historic Ferdinand Hirsch Cigar Factory. Have a question? Easy text help is a few taps away at \u003ca href=\"sms:+13057673185\"\u003e(305) 767-3185\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coral Strands","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50704385245476,"sku":"","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0841\/4478\/3652\/files\/golden-hills-turquoise-iolite-dangle-earrings.jpg?v=1790943820","url":"https:\/\/coralstrands.com\/products\/golden-hills-turquoise-iolite-dangle-earrings","provider":"Coral Strands","version":"1.0","type":"link"}