This stone stopped me the moment I saw it at the Denver Gem show. Four distinct colors - teal, cyan, gold and light celery green, cascade through the near-black chert matrix in a ribbon gradient that looks less like geology and more like a sunset over the Nevada desert. I knew immediately it needed a setting that got out of its way — this is the kind of stone serious turquoise collectors wait for.
The oval Blackjack turquoise cab is set in a fine silver bezel mounted on a blackened sterling silver backplate, the dark oxidized edge creating a dramatic frame that makes those colors ignite. Fine silver pebbles flank the base of the setting, a quiet counterbalance to the oval stone's shape that adds just enough detail without competing. The wide band is impressed with a vintage wheat motif die and finished with oxidation worked deep into the recesses, giving it that dark heirloom quality that makes this ring feel like it's been somewhere.
One of a kind. Made in my Fort Collins, Colorado studio. Ready to ship.
Note: This stone has a minor surface fracture visible under direct light. It is tight, stable, and fully secured in the bezel. Several listing photos show it clearly.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This is one of the most enchanting turquoises I've ever seen — an aerial view of another world..." — Verified Buyer
Arrives in a Silverthaw Jewelry gift box — ready for gifting or keeping. Ships in 1–2 business days.
Turquoise is a natural, porous gemstone. Avoid lotions, perfumes, and prolonged exposure to water. Gently polish silver with a soft cloth as needed. Note that polishing cloths will remove intentional patina — take care not to over-polish.
Blackjack turquoise comes from a small Nevada deposit known for its striking contrast and naturally dramatic patterns. Unlike the uniform blue of more common turquoise varieties, Blackjack is defined by vivid blue-green color ribboning through deep brown to nearly black chert matrix — with iron-gold tones running alongside, creating a polychromatic effect unlike anything else in the turquoise world.
No two Blackjack stones ever form alike, which is exactly why collectors seek it out. The bold, high-contrast matrix patterns make every cab a completely unique natural painting.
Much of the Blackjack turquoise on the market today is mined and cut by the Otteson family, who have worked Nevada turquoise claims for generations. Their careful lapidary work preserves the natural character of each stone — the wild matrix, the vivid color, the drama that makes Blackjack impossible to ignore.
If you're drawn to turquoise with depth, contrast, and genuine desert wildness, Blackjack is a variety worth collecting.
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Ships in 1-2 business days.
Your handcrafted jewelry will be lovingly packed in a gift box inside a sturdy cardboard shipping box. I include an anti-tarnish strip that can be stored with the jewelry to help prevent tarnish as well as a complimentary polishing cloth to keep your jewels in top shape.
Orders over $150 are eligible to ship for free via USPS First Class Mail.
Expedited shipping is available (price calculates at checkout). All packages will be insured for the full value. If you have any questions, please contact me at erin@silverthawjewelry.com
Jewelry may be returned for a refund in its original condition within 14 days of purchase, minus cost of shipping. Returns must include tracking.
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To keep your silver jewelry looking like new, take that extra second to remove it before cleaning, bathing, swimming, or any activity that would cause excess wear and tear. Avoid exposing your jewelry to perfumes, lotions, soaps and other liquids, as well as extreme heat.
If your jewelry becomes dirty, clean with a soft cloth or soft tooth brush and a mild soap if necessary (I use Dawn), or polish with a silver polishing cloth.
Please note that polishing cloths are infused with an abrasive and will remove intentional patina along with the unwanted tarnish, so take
care not to accidentally polish off the patina!
Finally, as a best practice, store your jewelry in a cool, dry place with your complimentary anti-tarnish tab.
