Chalk turquoise gemstone ovals are set in sterling silver bezels. Earrings are polished smooth and embedded into the sterling silver bezel with post. The sterling silver back and post has a post clip for support and safety. Gemstones measure approximately 18mm.
Chalk turquoise is a white porous turquoise that comes from China. It is stabilized and then dyed, usually into lively shades of color.This natural form of turquoise has the same chemical composition as turquoise but does not contain copper, the element that causes the blue color of naturally occurring blue turquoise. Usually there is a matrix pattern in the stone resembling subtle crackles..
