{"product_id":"mexican-turquoise-ben-davis-designs","title":"Mexican Turquoise - Ben Davis Designs","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1acwbhu\" data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"286\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eMexican Turquoise Arrow Pendant – Sterling Silver\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"780\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003ehistory\u003c\/strong\u003e, turquoise has been treasured throughout Mexico and Mesoamerica. Ancient civilizations, including the Aztecs and Mixtecs, considered turquoise one of their most valuable gemstones, using it to create ceremonial masks, jewelry, mosaics, and offerings for royalty and the gods. One small historical note: many people say turquoise was \"the stone of the gods\" or that it represented the sky. Those ideas are rooted in Aztec and Mixtec traditions, but historians don't always agree on the exact symbolism. The stone symbolized protection, prosperity, and the connection between the earth and the sky. Today, Mexican turquoise continues to be admired for its vibrant color and rich cultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003eTurquoise forms when copper-rich groundwater slowly moves through fractured host rock, \u003cstrong\u003edepositing minerals\u003c\/strong\u003e over millions of years. The copper creates the vivid blue and green coloration, while trace minerals produce the natural bronze and brown matrix that makes every cabochon completely unique. The result is a gemstone with remarkable depth and organic beauty that cannot be replicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1533\"\u003eThe cabochon was carefully \u003cstrong\u003ecut and polished by lapidary artist Ben Davis\u003c\/strong\u003e, who shaped the stone into a classic triangle that pairs beautifully with the handcrafted sterling silver arrow design. The textured .925 sterling silver setting creates a bold Southwestern-inspired silhouette while allowing the natural beauty of the turquoise to remain the focal point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1689\"\u003eThis pendant features genuine Mexican turquoise, celebrated for its vibrant color, natural character, and centuries of artistic and cultural significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1dr5t50\" data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1895\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1714\"\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mexican Turquoise\u003cbr data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1735\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1746\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mexico\u003cbr data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1766\"\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e .925 Sterling Silver\u003cbr data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1790\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1810\"\u003eCabochon Artist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ben Davis\u003cbr data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1823\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1837\"\u003eFormation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper mineralization in host rock over millions of years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"2026\"\u003eYour pendant arrives in a BDD suede jewelry pouch and includes a silver polishing cloth to help keep your piece looking its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2085\"\u003eWe're excited to share this one-of-a-kind piece with you!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BenDavisDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51972256006432,"sku":null,"price":78.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/3981\/4339\/files\/1000031058.png?v=1783798039","url":"https:\/\/bendavisdesigns.myshopify.com\/products\/mexican-turquoise-ben-davis-designs","provider":"BenDavisDesigns","version":"1.0","type":"link"}