{"product_id":"raw-turquoise-copper-hoops","title":"Raw Turquoise Hoop Earrings | Statement Hoops | Handcrafted Electroformed Copper | Made to Order","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese raw turquoise hoop earrings hold the color of desert sky just before the light shifts. A single raw turquoise nugget sits at the center of a hand-hammered, wire-wrapped copper hoop, the stone electroformed in place so the copper grows around it like something natural. Turquoise has been worn as a protective stone across cultures for thousands of years, from the Ancestral Puebloans of the Southwest to ancient Egypt. This is a piece for the person drawn to stones with history, and to jewelry that feels like it belongs to a place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTurquoise is associated with calm, protection, and clear communication. Wear it when you need to feel grounded and open at the same time.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Turquoise\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTurquoise is a hydrated phosphate of copper and aluminum, formed in arid regions where copper-rich groundwater interacts with rock. Its characteristic blue-green color comes from copper, while darker matrix veining reflects the host rock. Long associated with protection and calm, one of the oldest stones used in adornment across cultures worldwide. Chosen for its vivid color, its raw natural form, and its grounding quality. No mystical claims. Just a genuinely ancient stone with a meaning that fits real life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRaw Turquoise Hoop Earrings: Materials \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural raw turquoise nugget, approximately 10 to 15mm, blue-green with natural matrix. One stone per earring. Each stone is unique in color and veining.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Electroformed copper around the stone; hand-hammered and wire-wrapped copper hoop. Antique finish with living patina.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Niobium ear wires (hypoallergenic, ideal for sensitive ears).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 50 to 63mm (2 to 2.5 inch) hoop diameter. Substantial but comfortable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 28g (1 oz) per pair. Lightweight for all-day wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handcrafted in Santa Fe, New Mexico.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow These Handmade Gemstone Earrings Are Made\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach pair of raw turquoise hoop earrings is made to order in my small Santa Fe studio. I hand-select every stone for its color and natural matrix, then electroform copper directly around the turquoise nugget. The hoop is shaped and textured by hand, hammered and wire-wrapped, before the stone is set at center. No mass production, no shortcuts. Every handmade gemstone earring pair from this studio is one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Note on Stone Matching\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause these are natural raw stones, each pair is matched by hand for size and color. Turquoise varies naturally in tone and matrix. Slight variation between the two stones is part of what makes them handmade and real.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove before swimming, showering, or applying lotions. Turquoise is porous and sensitive to chemicals, perfumes, and prolonged water exposure, which can alter its color permanently. Store dry. Polish copper with a soft cloth to maintain shine or let the antique patina deepen naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGift Packaging\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery order arrives gift-ready with natural materials and a handwritten note card. Add your message in the order notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~1 week, made to order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e USPS First Class with tracking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReturns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Accepted within 30 days, unworn, in original packaging. Buyer pays return shipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Blackbird \u0026 Sage Jewelry Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46151470252244,"sku":"SAN00120685","price":139.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/5967\/5860\/files\/il_fullxfull.7774084557_aog5.jpg?v=1773083757","url":"https:\/\/blackbirdsagestudio.com\/products\/raw-turquoise-copper-hoops","provider":"Blackbird \u0026 Sage Jewelry Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}