The full drops at a substanial 19mm x 12.5mm, featured in these precious metal earrings are genuine Kingman turquoise from Arizona.
 
Since turquoise is one of the world’s most ancient gems and archaeological excavations revealed that the rulers of ancient Egypt adorned themselves with turquoise jewelry, and Chinese artisans were carving it more than 3,000 years ago, I've decided to pair them with these solid 18k gold beads giving these earrings a wonderful ancient feel.
 
Overall length including the solid 18k gold earwires is 1.5".
 
 
FYI-The Kingman Turquoise Mine is one of the oldest and highest producing Turquoise Mines in America. It was originally discovered by prehistoric Indians well over 1000 years ago.