Great copper veining! Each earring measures 1.75 inches long from the top of the ear wire by 0.6 inch wide. The turquoise stone itself measures 14mm in diameter. The teardrop Black Onyx gems each measure 3.7mm by 5.5mm long.
The Ithaca Peak turquoise mine was originally a copper mine and then this top quality turquoise was discovered. Turned out that there was more turquoise than copper in the mind. The mine changed its claim from copper to turquoise.
The turquoise from Ithaca Peak has veins of copper and the turquoise tests harder than turquoise mined elsewhere. This is an important benefit because most turquoise has to be treated to make it harder. It is also why Ithaca Peak turquoise polishes to a higher luster. The Royston Turquoise mine's turquoise is similar.
Turquoise Stone meaning:
There is a lot to be understood about Turquoise meaning if you are familiar with the zodiac signs as it is a combination of Cancer and Pisces energies and specifically enhances those born during the last ten days of the sign of Cancer. Excellent stone to wear during hypnosis.
Turquoise often appears to a shaman or seer to be aware of a message to follow.
Turquoise Stone benefits:
Wearing Turquoise stone jewelry encourages confidence to follow one's heart with conviction. Consequently, the owner lives a life of honor.
If you need a more orderly or methodical lifestyle, keep your turquoise jewelry out on display.
Wear your real Turquoise ring to business meeting to insure that you are treated with respect and that a fair deal is struck. Also, turquoise stone is great to wear when choosing stocks or any kind of investment transaction.
Keep your turquoise jewelry near your bedside so that passion combines with love.
Turquoise properties:
Ancient Egyptians incorporated real Turquoise into the saddles for horses and camels to give them strength and fortitude.
Wearing real Turquoise jewelry and imbibing turquoise elixir is advised for humans to strengthen both the structural body and the immune system. Perhaps this is because the body is better able to assimilate what's needed from one's diet.
Wear real turquoise following surgery, especially plastic surgery. This may be because real turquoise (as opposed to dyed Howlite) gets blood flowing into muscle tissue.
Black Onyx meaning:
The word onyx is derived from a Greek word that pertains to a fingernail or a claw: onychos.
Black Onyx properties:
Onyx is recommended for stress reduction. Black Onyx opens the first, third and sixth chakras. Black Onyx also balances the feminine and masculine within a person.