Turquoise Hexagons On Silver Huggie Earrings
Turquoise fills the hexagonal panels on these huggie earrings, a stone whose colour has been set against silver for about as long as both have been worked together. The combination is not accidental. Turquoise reads warmer against silver than almost any other blue, which is why the pairing has lasted.
| Product Type | Huggie earrings |
| Base Metal | 925 Sterling Silver |
| Primary Stone | Turquoise |
| Ideal Occasion | Summer outings and travel |
| Warranty | 6 months manufacturing warranty |
Key Features
- Hexagonal panels are inlaid with turquoise, each one cut to fit its six sided setting exactly.
- The stone carries natural variation in tone, so no two panels read as precisely identical.
- Silver borders every panel on all six sides, framing the colour and protecting its edges.
- The panels sit flush with the metal, keeping the front of the hoop smooth right across.
Styling Suggestions
Turquoise and silver is a pairing that belongs outdoors, so save these for travel, summer plans and anything you would wear with linen. They sit well against a tan and against white. Keep other jewellery silver rather than gold, which fights the blue.
FAQs
Why is turquoise so often set in silver?
The two have been worked together for centuries across Persia, Tibet and the American southwest. Silver's coolness lets the blue read warm, where gold pushes it towards green. The pairing is one of the oldest in jewellery for good reason.
Does each panel look slightly different?
Natural turquoise varies in tone and marking, so small differences between panels are normal and are usually taken as evidence the stone is genuine. Perfectly uniform colour across a set is more typical of enamel or reconstituted material. Most people come to prefer the variation once they notice it.
Is turquoise a hard stone?
It is softer than cubic zirconia, so it prefers to be kept away from knocks and from harsh cleaners. Taking these off before swimming and storing them separately from harder stones is worth doing to protect the surface. Treat it as the softest thing in your jewellery box.
Will the colour change over time?
Turquoise can shift slightly with prolonged exposure to oils and sunlight, which some wearers see as the stone taking on character. Keeping it away from perfume and hand cream slows any change considerably. Many wearers regard the change as part of owning the stone, and some prefer it.
How should turquoise be cleaned?
A soft dry cloth is usually enough. If more is needed, use a barely damp cloth and dry immediately. Do not soak turquoise or use any dip cleaner, since the stone is porous and absorbs what it is put into.
