Blackjack Turquoise Pendant Necklace in Sterling Silver

✦ Artisan Blackjack Turquoise Pendant in Sterling Silver

This handcrafted pendant features genuine Blackjack turquoise — a rare Nevada gemstone known for its dramatic contrast and earthy, painterly color patterns. This particular stone is especially striking: deep black matrix, warm golden-brown host rock, and flashes of vibrant green turquoise that look like sunlight breaking across a desert landscape.

Made entirely by hand in my Colorado studio, the pendant is finished with a botanical flourish in fine silver, giving it a soft, romantic feel without overwhelming the stone. The backplate features a textured leaf pattern with oxidized details, making the pendant beautiful from every angle — even the part that rests against the skin.

This is a necklace for the collector who loves turquoise with character: bold, moody, earthy, and undeniably one of a kind.

Handmade with love in Fort Collins, Colorado.

✦ Stone & Design Details

• Genuine Blackjack turquoise — rare Nevada turquoise with dramatic natural contrast
• Deep black matrix, warm earth tones, and bright green-blue turquoise highlights
• Fine silver botanical motif for an elegant, heirloom feel
• Textured leaf backplate with oxidized recesses
• Handmade sterling silver setting with a sturdy bail for everyday wear
• Completely one of a kind — no other stone looks like this one

✦ Size & Fit

• Pendant measures approx. 1.75" x 0.75" including the bail
• Comes on a 20" sterling silver chain — perfect for everyday wear
• Lightweight, comfortable, and easy to style with sweaters, blouses, and dresses

✦ Why You’ll Love It

• A truly collectible Blackjack turquoise stone with rare color variation
• Artisan-crafted sterling silver necklace
• Earthy, moody palette ideal for fall and winter outfits
• A meaningful, one-of-a-kind gift for turquoise lovers
• Designed to be worn daily and layered effortlessly with other necklaces

✦ Materials

• Sterling silver (.925)
• Fine silver (.999)
• Genuine Blackjack turquoise — sourced directly from the Otteson family at the Denver Gem Show

✦ Packaging & Shipping

Your necklace arrives beautifully packaged in a Silverthaw Jewelry gift box — perfect for gifting or keeping for yourself. Ships within 1–2 business days.

✦ Care

Turquoise is a natural gemstone. Avoid lotions, perfumes, and extended water exposure. Gently polish the silver with a soft cloth as needed.

✦ About Blackjack Turquoise

Blackjack turquoise comes from a small Nevada deposit known for its striking contrast and naturally dramatic patterns. It often features vivid blue-green turquoise framed by deep brown to black matrix — a look created over millions of years as minerals settled and hardened within the host rock.

Much of the most desirable Blackjack turquoise on the market is mined and cut by the Otteson family, who have worked Nevada turquoise claims for generations. The stone’s wild, high-contrast patterns make it a favorite among collectors who want turquoise with attitude and depth.

This pendant is an exceptional example of the material — bold, earthy, and unmistakably one of a kind.