{"product_id":"kiln-cast-gem-with-golden-hills-turquoise","title":"Kiln Cast Gem with Golden Hills Turquoise","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOne of a Kind Artisan Earrings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese statement drop earrings are a study in contrast, each pair features two distinct Golden Hills turquoise stones set in handcrafted Argentium silver bezels with a twisted rope detail. The upper oval stone is kiln cast glass created by me, and showcases a striking white matrix with vivid blue-turquoise inclusions, while the lower teardrop stone glows in a soft, solid sky blue with subtle natural veining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo two stones are alike, making this pair truly one of a kind. The kiln-cast gems in silver setting adds depth and texture, and the earrings are finished with heavy-weight large ear nuts for secure, comfortable wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Golden Hills Turquoise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden Hills turquoise is one of the most coveted turquoise varieties in the world, sourced from a remote mine in Kazakhstan. Prized for its exceptionally pure, sky-blue color and minimal matrix, it is celebrated among collectors and jewelers for its clarity and luminous tone. The stone's soft hue ranges from pale powder blue to a rich robin's egg. Each cabochon a small piece of geological rarity. Because the mine produces limited quantities, Golden Hills turquoise is increasingly difficult to source, making pieces set with it genuinely collectible. Wearing it is wearing something the earth made once and will never make again quite the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Kiln Cast Process\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKiln casting is an ancient glassmaking technique brought into the metalsmith's studio. Crushed or powdered glass is carefully packed into a heat-resistant mold, then slowly fired in a kiln at high temperatures — typically between 1,400°F and 1,500°F. As the glass melts, it flows into every detail of the mold, capturing organic texture and depth that cannot be replicated by hand. Once cooled through a controlled annealing process, the resulting glass gem is ground, shaped, and polished before being set in silver. Each kiln-cast piece is completely unique and the movement of molten glass ensures no two are ever identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal length (top to bottom): 1½\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottom dangle stone: 1\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePost width: ½\" | Post length: ¾\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal weight: 6g (dangle approx. 3g each)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGolden Hills turquoise (natural)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKiln cast glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArgentium silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy-weight large ear nuts included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHandcrafted in the USA. One of a kind — when it's gone, it's gone.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Designs By Suzyn ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45143834984648,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1668\/3319\/files\/kiln-cast-gem-with-golden-hills-turquoise-correct-font-right-position.png?v=1784292692","url":"https:\/\/suzyn.jewelry\/products\/kiln-cast-gem-with-golden-hills-turquoise","provider":"Designs By Suzyn ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}