Finding the Right Turquoise Earrings



Turquoise earrings are a beautiful way to show your unique style - but how do you know if you are buying authentic turquoise earrings, and what are the best styles?

What are the Best Styles of Turquoise Earrings?


Native American jewelry features some of the best styles of turquoise earrings. Different types of Native American earring styles include:

  • Navajo Jewelry - Navajo style earrings are chunkier turquoise stones, usually set in sterling silver that may or may not be stamped. Navajo style turquoise earrings may feature smaller stones as accents to the turquoise. 
  • Zuni Native American Jewelry - Zuni artists tend to use lighter, pure sky blue turquoise colors in a style they call “needlepoint.” They may also create beautiful turquoise patterned inlays, often using symbols important to their culture, such as the Sun Face. 
  • Santo Domingo Pueblo Jewelry - Santo Domingo Pueblo earrings usually have turquoise slabs carved into shapes, or utilize small turquoise beads for heishi earrings. 


How Much Should Real Turquoise Earrings Cost?


Turquoise earrings will vary widely in cost, due to the different sizes of stones, the intricacy of the design, and the types of metals or accent stones used. If you are unsure about how much you should pay for a piece, you can always have it appraised by an expert, although that may come with an additional cost.

How Do You Know If You Are Buying Real Turquoise Earrings?


The best way to ensure you are purchasing real turquoise earrings, and not fake stones, is to only buy turquoise earrings from a reputable store or dealer. Imitation turquoise is easy for an expert to spot, but it’s much more difficult to discern if you have an untrained eye. If the price of a pair of turquoise earrings seems too good to be true, it likely is.

Where are turquoise earrings made?


At Palms Trading, their turquoise earrings are made by southwestern Native American Indians. They are able to guarantee the authenticity of each piece and have close relationships with the artists. Because it’s a natural stone, turquoise colors range from a light sky blue to a deep green hue. The many styles and turquoise colors mean that it will be easy to match your style and personality!

Where is the Best Place to Buy Turquoise Earrings? 


Palms Trading has been selling trusted authentic Native American jewelry from the southwest since the 1960s in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Whether you order online or hire a personal shopper, you can’t go wrong with Palms Trading!

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